Today was the day:
The flowers never last long, though. By some strange coincidence right after the peony blooms each year we get a hard rainstorm or heavy wind which makes them flop over or knocks the petals off. This morning, right on schedule, we had a gully-washer come through; I was out in the car and for a few minutes visibility was so poor I had to pull over to the side of the road.
When I got home and checked on the peony, all the open blooms had toppled and were laying on the grass. I raised them up again, but based on past experience they'll never be the same.
Maybe he needs a little umbrella!
ReplyDeleteMy father loved peonies. He had red, white, pink. We have one here, from the old house, a red on. It's thinking about blooming in a few days.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got that one shot, they are a beautiful plant.
ReplyDeleteI have ALWAYS commented that as soon as the peonies bloom, they are smashed into the ground with a rainstorm! They do make lovely bouquets indoors but seem to bring large ants in with them! ha.
ReplyDeleteit's such a gorgeous flower. some storms leave their mark, especially those that require pulling over to the side of the road. at least he got to bloom.
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