One of the reasons I like tree peonies so much is their color.
Their color range is much larger than that of the herbaceous peonies (which I also love).
Their color range is much larger than that of the herbaceous peonies (which I also love).
Just look at this lavender!
The darker area on the inner petals read as burgundy black- striking against the yellow stamens.
This particular plant is over six feet tall and just as wide. It receives afternoon partial sun.
Can you detect the two "regular" (herbaceous) peony buds in front of the tree?
You can see here that the stamens are starting to release the pollen, which is the yellow dust gathering under the stamens. This is one way to tell how old the blooms are.
Isn't this pink peony's coloring angelic?
Here you can see that this bloom is just opening up- the stamens look very fresh and full.
For those worried about bringing in ants with their peonies (don't be), check this out for a full explanation.
Happy Friday!
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