Peony Again

It is perhaps unfair to other flowers that peonies are so beautiful. They are decadent and voluptuous.

I’m thankful that I took these photographs on Friday since we have strong storms today and most of these big mop heads will be ruined. We had no rain in May and the garden welcomes the water. But why does it always storm at the height of peony season? The very double peonies, the “bombs” often have trouble holding up their heads even in the nicest weather. I don’t think they can be staked but the round peony support hoops are a help. They have to be in place early in the season however. Once the flowers are open it is too late.