‘Festiva Maxima’

Paeonia Maxima

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Only eight short weeks ago, gardeners in my part of the world were rhapsodizing over the diminutive glories of snowdrops and crocuses.  Now, even the foliage is gone with the wind, and the memory of their charms has been washed away in the high tide of one of the greatest floral show horses of all—the … Read more

Peony Uprising

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There may be some people who don’t love peonies.  Fortunately I don’t know them.  Ever since the first red tips of peony sprouts popped up a few weeks ago, I have been waiting impatiently for the day when they burst into big flamboyant blooms.  Then I will say, “Damn the ants; full speed ahead,” and … Read more