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It is the season for peonies.  I was away for a few days with my husband on an MGB run and when returning to my garden I couldn’t believe the number of peonies that were blooming.  With the combination of rain and sunshine the blooms came out sooner than I thought.

It goes without saying that peonies are one of my all time favourite flowers.  Not only do they put on a good show in the garden but they are great as a cut flower.  They have lush green leaves and very attractive blooms.  I do prefer the double peonies, particularly my white and pink variety.  Key thing that I have learnt with growing peonies over the years is they do not like to be disturbed once established and they prefer a sunny location.  

For further information regarding the origins of peony and growing habits please visit this website:  www.almanac.com/plant/peonies