Roselette Peony
This is a Roselette Peony. It is an elegantly formed pink cup shaped single formed flower that is sometimes streaked with darker pink. It is a very early blooming peony. It's blooms remain attractive withstanding early spring winds. Mine have even flowered and remain attractive during late season snow. Roselette has a demure, understated presence and is a great flower for welcoming the season. I have gathered seeds from this and have managed to get them to grow. I am hoping they will flower in another year or two. A row of these flowering in a row will look great in my spring garden.
This picture was taken last April. Every one was envious of it because it was flowering way before their peonies began to bloom. It is starting to form buds already this year.
This is the same Roselette Peony today. It is already setting buds and will probably flower within the next couple of weeks.
While on the subject of Peonies this is another peony I have that will not open till around June.
Festiva Maxima
Festive Maxima is an older variety you likely remember from your Grandmas Garden. The color is a stark white with occasional carmine-red flecks.It is an old standard that features very large fragrant double flowers.
These pictures were taken in June last year.
This is my Festiva Maxima Right now. It will not flower until June.
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