Here is my peony update, these pictures were taken on Tuesday. We've had 2 days of rain since then. I'm really thrilled with how well the newer peonies are doing. I'm hoping I don't get bud blast on Lois's Choice. Cheddar Surprise, Hillary and Green Lotus keep growing, despite the cold, wet weather. Lemon Chiffon was sent by a fellow DG gardener to me for which I am so thankful, and it seems to have settled in nicely. Hanakisoi, Shimadajin and 3 other tree peonies were planted in these pots last spring and have remained outside the entire winter. I planted Kaoukaman on December 15th in the ground, the other 4 were left in pots. Kinshi is the only one that doesn't seem to have made it. This is the 3rd spring for Lady Orchid in the ground, I'm so pleased with the number of pips she's put out, I'm looking forward to seeing her blooms.This is Shima Nishiki's 2nd spring, I had 1 bloom last year, this year it appers that I will have 4 blooms, this plant is barely a foot tall.
noid and Lois' Choice
Cheddar Surprise and Lady Orchid
Itoh Hillary and Green Lotus
Tree Peony Shima Nishiki and Itoh Lemon Chiffon
Tree peonies Hanakisoi and Shimadajin
