Thinking about Peonies

With two dogs down (Raff started limping again, so I think I've pushed him a little too far, too fast from his hip flexor injury, and Wyatt has a scratched cornea...probably thanks to his sister Sheila's sharp, pointy teeth), and with no almond flour in the house, I'm left with just dirt to ponder.

Last year, I concentrated mostly on dahlias. I bought this collection, plus a few individuals, and they did really well despite the fact that I put them out at the last minute.

Now I'd like to focus on peonies. They bloom early (vs. the dahlias, which are late summer/fall), so they'd be a nice addition. I have one peony plant now, but I'd like more.

There's a peony farm here in Salem, Adelman Peony Gardens. I'll definitely be visiting them when they're gardens are open to the public in May, and these are a few of the ones I'd like to pick up.

Chief Wapello

White Sands

Nippon Beauty

Charles White

Madame Butterfly