We each have our own concept of spring, what it represents, and what symbolizes it. For me, peonies are the symbol of spring. These flowers have been around for thousands of years, and some plants have lived hundreds of years or more, coming back each season with flowers that comfort and reassure us.
Here are two of the peonies that I have been growing in our back and front yards.
White peonies
Red peonies
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They are gorgeous! Many thanks for the follow. Sorry it’s taking me a little while to catch up 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by!
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Beautiful macros…..
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Thanks!
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Both are thriving,dear friend neih ! Love your well cultivated peonies and the way you have captured and framed them !!! Doda 🙂
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Thank you Doda!
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The pink peonies is so beautiful. I have been trying to plant them in the west but they don’t last for a long time.
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They need a cold season to do really well. Check out this link: http://www.ilovepeonies.com/Peonies_in_Other_Climate.html
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I love peonies. Especially when they look like this.
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Thanks Simon! I am glad you like them.
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Your peonies are awesome. Peonies don’t grow well on the west coast (if at all) like they do in the east, so your photos just gave me a peony boost of delight.
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Jet, peonies require a cold season where the ground freezes for at least a month. That’s why they don’t do well on the west coast.
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Peony is the queen of flowers! Can’t imagine how beautiful your garden is 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing! Happy weekend 🙂
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Thank you Amy. In the spring it’s a joy for me to come home and see all the flowers around the house vying for attention.
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How gorgeous, especially the pink against the green. I had no idea they were so long-lived. I suppose we always think of flowers as transitory things, but of course plants like roses can also live a long time.
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Peonies are very tough plants and, when they are given good care, will outlast those who plant them!
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Next I want to see a photo of your thumbs, Hien – they must be GREEN like anything ! 🙂
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Ha, ha! That’s a good one.
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beautiful job. 🙂 i love peonies!
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Thank you very much!
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Its very nice 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by.
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They don’t seem to last long once cut, but they are such beautiful flowers!
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Indeed. Thanks, Katelon.
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Of course, Peonies.
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Glad you like them too!
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Your shot of the Pink Peonies is beautiful. We have a red and a pink Peony bush next to the house in bloom.
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Thank you! Do you have a picture of your peony bush posted on your blog?
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No, not yet.
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