True to form--we are having deluges of rain--
Some years we have made supports around the peonies--it didn't happen this year
Therese Bugnet--the softest of roses
Self-sown poppies
This was languishing in a shady corner by the carport when we moved here.
I now have several clumps by the upper garden
Wind-blurred petals
If only spring would stand still for a few days
How pretty they all are - and I commiserate about the rain. We've had a wet few days too. I hope you will be able to transplant some of them to grow in your new garden.
ReplyDeleteJennie; I've been tying bits of ribbon on the stalks of the iris I want to move. My neighbor and I are 'trading' iris roots--some of my purple for her yellow.
DeleteMy mom loved peonies. This year is the first that I am growing poppies. Hope to see them soon. Deb
ReplyDeleteDeb; My poppies self sow and the tiny seedlings over-winter. I think the seeds require a period of cold to germinate--seems as though that should work well in Ontario.
Deletehow lovely it all is. I have deep purple iris, but I am coveting your peach one, it is stunning.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it lift the spirits to see all this new growth.
Kath; I love the season of blooming flowers. I have to stroll around and admire several times each day lest I miss something!
DeleteI love that salmon pink iris!
ReplyDeleteChris; The shadings on the petals fascinate me. I wish I could draw or paint flowers. At least I can record them with my rather simple camera.
DeleteI love the peonies we used to have on our country place, but it seemed every year the rain beat them down as soon as they bloomed.
ReplyDeleteLillian
Lillian; It is a given that the peonies will be rain-battered. I cut big bouquets of the blossoms and feel that I've rescued them.
DeleteIt always rains when my Solomon's Seal reaches full height and flowers!
ReplyDeleteYour peonies are far ahead of ours. Beautiful, blowsy blooms. I love them.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to take flowers from an old garden to the new. They take good memories with them when you see them emerge in future springs.