What a fantastic show of doubles, everybody! I am so glad to see such beautiful blooms on this dreary day - just perk my day up.
LG, that's the nicest Southern Beauty bloom photo that I have seen. Not sure if I should head over to Cricket Hills garden and place an order for this TP now. I am considering getting this and plant it in a pot temporarily. How does this TP perform in your garden?
Socal, love your Besse Bockstoce! This peony is a must have in every garden, IMHO. Thanks Socal! I think Blonde Vision will perform very well in your temperate garden. I hope that you can get it soon. I would love to see its blooms and color in your garden.
Anya, the Etched Salmon color is just stunning in your garden. I hope mine will give me such salmon shade when it blooms next spring. Love Sonoma Halo too! I heard LG said that it's a big flower. Is your bloom measured as big?
Valerie, your Arabian Knight is truly special. Is that a seedling of yours? The raspberry streaking on the outer petals with the slightly incurved petaloids in the center make a for a lovely and interesting effect. I really like it. Kayleigh Ann's colors are so gorgeous in the fading phase.
Caroline, love the lavender shade of your Sarah Barndhardt! Can't go wrong with this variety for cut flowers. I don't have pics of SB because my sister cut all of the stems for bouquets for her church. It's really nice to see SB blooms here.
Liz, Mrs. FDR is definitely another must have in the garden, and your pic wonderfully captures its beauty. I love how the color deepens toward the center. I am glad that you were able to see this bloom in your garden, Liz . Mrs. FDR has a form of petals that I have not seen on many double peonies. The only one that I can think of that have petals and form like Mrs. FDR is Elsa Sass. I totally agree with you, Anya! I don't have many doubles in my garden but for Mrs. FDR, I do.
Craig, beautiful blooms!
with everyone on Antique Ivory! Can't wait to see a fuller version of it!
