‘Blousy’ is the perfect word for this one, colour of the orange/yellow ruffles caused a sensation in the US when the first colour pics of it were seen on its introduction in the early 20th Century.
Yes, it is famous for the way the petals are tinged with a deep orange red, heavy headed though so you don’t see this unless you stake the blooms or pop them in a vase. Alternatively, it’s a good subject for a big pot on a wall to be seen from below.
Thank you for the gorgeous peony you sent via Roger. We both thought it was ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ but it could be the one you posted today. The blooms are still perfect. I am sorry we don’t have room here for many peonies because the flowering season is very short.
Roger really enjoyed his afternoon with you and came home really stimulated. So sorry I could not make it.
How lovely to hear from you, Diana and thank you so much for the beautiful orchid and Woo’s Hosta ‘Empress Wu’. She will love it! Hope to see you both soon.
Kate xx
Oh, I’m so pleased that you like it. This Japanese tree peony is a beauty but as the ruffled flowers are heavy-headed and held on elegantly long stems it’s worth either siting it with this in mind or staking each precious bloom to stop them drooping.
I found it at Kiftsgate Court and couldn’t resist just because of the two-tone colour. I always think that it must be pretty tough to survive in my garden!
Yes, such a shame especially when they should be looking their best. My herbaceous ones were looking so sorry for themselves that I picked the blooms and brought them indoors. I hope that your garden is faring well in the run up to your open day, Brian.
Indeed, Jessica, I agree. This was an utter impulse buy for me, but, metaphorically speaking, perhaps a girl needs a least one frilly shirt in her wardrobe?
The raspberry fringe on the outer petals is also shown as a blush at the base of them as the flower opens, it’s quite beautiful really. A good subject for a vase 😉.
HAVING WINTER FROT SSOME ADVNTAGE LOELY PEEONIE. BOO HOO we cn’t grown thme here in Whngaparoa jusst north of Ackland ity. We ae having days of 25-16cdegres at the moment nd loely blue sunny dys gorgeous wintr dayss with no wind. Bu not enoold enugh for peonies here They grow well in South ISLAND AND FLOWER IN NOVEMBER. i ty to isist hch then sos can birng a big bunfh bfk fresh out of he paaddock a9 field in your lnguage) an dnot expensive. I fin thee lightr dolours hve more sent. There is a big eport business for ponies tht are ent rom th south island. The firt dommerdil ones swere plnte near mt cook an sent to new york etd. noq LL OVER TH WORLE AS THY FLOWER IN ANOV AND DEC. SO OPPOSITE ESON THEN NORTHERN HEMISPHERE.
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Big name for a blousey bloom!
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‘Blousy’ is the perfect word for this one, colour of the orange/yellow ruffles caused a sensation in the US when the first colour pics of it were seen on its introduction in the early 20th Century.
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How unusual and sumptious! I’ve never seen one this colour before.
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Yes, it is famous for the way the petals are tinged with a deep orange red, heavy headed though so you don’t see this unless you stake the blooms or pop them in a vase. Alternatively, it’s a good subject for a big pot on a wall to be seen from below.
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Dear Kate
Thank you for the gorgeous peony you sent via Roger. We both thought it was ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ but it could be the one you posted today. The blooms are still perfect. I am sorry we don’t have room here for many peonies because the flowering season is very short.
Roger really enjoyed his afternoon with you and came home really stimulated. So sorry I could not make it.
Fondest love to you both
Dianaxxx
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How lovely to hear from you, Diana and thank you so much for the beautiful orchid and Woo’s Hosta ‘Empress Wu’. She will love it! Hope to see you both soon.
Kate xx
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A stunning peony, really a must have. I’m already looking for a spot.
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Oh, I’m so pleased that you like it. This Japanese tree peony is a beauty but as the ruffled flowers are heavy-headed and held on elegantly long stems it’s worth either siting it with this in mind or staking each precious bloom to stop them drooping.
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I don’t think I have ever seen a more beautiful peony!
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It’s very showy, which probably isn’t really my thing, but I loved the colour so much that I couldn’t resist.
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Wow, even with 10,000 plants (or was it 100,000) I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that gorgeous colour.
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I found it at Kiftsgate Court and couldn’t resist just because of the two-tone colour. I always think that it must be pretty tough to survive in my garden!
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The peonies with the heavy heads have sadly suffered during this weather, they were looking wonderful.
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Yes, such a shame especially when they should be looking their best. My herbaceous ones were looking so sorry for themselves that I picked the blooms and brought them indoors. I hope that your garden is faring well in the run up to your open day, Brian.
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I don’t normally do blousy but the colour of this one wins me over hands down. A beauty.
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Indeed, Jessica, I agree. This was an utter impulse buy for me, but, metaphorically speaking, perhaps a girl needs a least one frilly shirt in her wardrobe?
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What an amazing colour!
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The raspberry fringe on the outer petals is also shown as a blush at the base of them as the flower opens, it’s quite beautiful really. A good subject for a vase 😉.
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Never seen one that colour Kate, very lovely.
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‘She’ is, in the autumn I shall dig her up and pop her in a big pot so that I can see her better.
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HAVING WINTER FROT SSOME ADVNTAGE LOELY PEEONIE. BOO HOO we cn’t grown thme here in Whngaparoa jusst north of Ackland ity. We ae having days of 25-16cdegres at the moment nd loely blue sunny dys gorgeous wintr dayss with no wind. Bu not enoold enugh for peonies here They grow well in South ISLAND AND FLOWER IN NOVEMBER. i ty to isist hch then sos can birng a big bunfh bfk fresh out of he paaddock a9 field in your lnguage) an dnot expensive. I fin thee lightr dolours hve more sent. There is a big eport business for ponies tht are ent rom th south island. The firt dommerdil ones swere plnte near mt cook an sent to new york etd. noq LL OVER TH WORLE AS THY FLOWER IN ANOV AND DEC. SO OPPOSITE ESON THEN NORTHERN HEMISPHERE.
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How nice to hear from you, Yvonne. I see how South Island enjoy good business, peonies make splendid cut flowers.
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