Blooms of Pink Peonies

Flowers, iPhone photography, Photography
A delicate pink peony bud with morning dew drops stands out against a soft green blurred background.

I love peonies, and I have a hard time getting my peonies to expand as I would like. Usually, I only have a few blooms, but this year, I am thrilled to have five, and that feels like a significant improvement for me. Despite my efforts, I suspect that I might be using the wrong soil, and I’m unsure about the best placement for them in my garden, which makes it a bit challenging. Nevertheless, I do enjoy watching them bloom and flourish, and each flower brings me immense joy as it displays its vibrant colors and lovely fragrance, reminding me of the beauty and resilience of nature.

A delicate pale pink peony bud covered in dewdrops against a soft green garden background
A close-up of a delicate pink peony bud adorned with fresh water droplets against a lush green background

The phone is handy and with me most of the time, so I took these with my IPhone 17 PRO for The Flower Hour

13 thoughts on “Blooms of Pink Peonies”

  3. I always think of the peony as my birthday flower, as the flowers are generally at their best here mid-May. It’s god to see yours flourishing a whole month later.

  11. Ritva, I have always followed a few simple rules in growing peonies, and have not been disappointed. Hope they help you too.

    1. if transplanting or dividing, wait until autumn.
    2. grow in full sun and no deeper than 5cm.
    3. keep the crown clear of other plants.
    4. a handful of spring fertilizer when red tips emerge is welcome.

    Check your plant. If you are already doing these things, then possibly it is a soil issue. You never know. If you do lift the plant in autumn to move it, check too for water logged roots or grubs which have been eating the roots.

    The other option is to try another plant and place it in a different area following the 4 steps above.

    I know how much peonies are beloved, and I am a huge admirer myself. I have found that some of the newer varieties are less finicky, have stronger stems to hold their blossoms, and are generally more robust than the heritage Sarah Bernhardt which grows in so many Finnish gardens. I have a whole patch of heritage varieties which are from the 1950s and brought to the property by the first owner.

    All the best,

    Kate

    1. Thank you Kate, I will look into your Guidance. We did follow the planting instructions when we tried the second time the plant never took off. But I appreciate you taking the time to write this down for me 🍃🌱❤️

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