“It
always seemed to me that the herbaceous peony is the very epitome of
June. Larger than any rose, it has something of the cabbage rose’s
voluminous quality; and when it finally drops from the vase, it sheds
its petticoats with a bump on the table, all in an intact heap, much as a
rose will suddenly fall, making us look up from our book or
conversation, to notice for one moment the death of what had still
appeared to be a living beauty.”
~Vita Sackville-West
Peonies are such a beautiful part of Spring,
I just had to look back.
6 comments:
I can see why you looked back. I love peonies too and their season is short.
I got a bit confused then until I read to the end! Peonies are wonderful flowers aren't they, we inherited one in our garden when we moved in, it has given me 17 years of its beautiful blooms.
Peonies are such a pretty flower, Marilyn. I am wondering if it is from the Rose family? It sure reminds me of a Rose. What lovely pictures of your Peonies. Always enjoy your garden quotes. : )
~Sheri
They are wonderful!I am envious,here we don't have them...Hugs!
LOVELY images, Marilyn! I've always liked Vita Sackville-West's writings on the garden... :) I love peonies... that their season is all too brief! I've always wanted a white peony... ((HUGS))
Peonies are so very beautiful, and last such a short while. Revisiting them is a great idea!
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