Last year I bought several peonies from the garden show on the walls of Lucca. 2 of them were tree peonies. I very carefully planted them in pots at Casa Debbio.
This year they have both appeared and are growing. Just one of them grew a bud.
It grew.
…and it grew. It got caught in heavy rain and I thought the poor flower might drown.
…but it didn’t. This is what it looks like today. I think it is magnificent.
It is huge. That is my hand as a comparison.
I have several other peonies with buds. One has at least 20. I can’t wait to see those develop into peonies.
Yes Deb it is magnificent
By: Lyn on May 7, 2015
at 8:58 pm
I have been watching it closely since the bud appeared. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:17 am
Really magnificent, Deb!
By: Mulino Dominillo on May 7, 2015
at 9:02 pm
Isn’t is amazing? It is a pity they live for such a short time.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:18 am
I can imagine how excited you’re feeling seeing your peony grow so beautifully, Debra. It is a truly spectacular flower. I loved the pictures of the bud opening in stages and the raindrops on the leaves. We derive such pleasure watching nature burst into bloom.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on May 7, 2015
at 9:09 pm
It has been fun watching this one grow…now I want more.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:18 am
Peonies, I can’t get over them. My favorite all-time flower.
By: timelessitaly on May 7, 2015
at 9:23 pm
They are just so beautiful, you couldn’t dream them up.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:19 am
Magnificent indeed, the colour is so vibrant.
By: Just Add Attitude on May 7, 2015
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The colour is heavenly and right inside the flower the pink is even better.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:20 am
Beautiful ..
Bet it smells divine 🙂
By: Paola on May 7, 2015
at 9:53 pm
It does, but you have to get very close.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:20 am
Peonies are my favorite also, I just bought 5 stems and I enjoy them so much. Your photos are gorgeous .
By: Gerlinde on May 7, 2015
at 10:15 pm
Peonies are my favourite flower. I once saw a bunch of tree peonies in a florist in New York. I was going to buy them for my sister, but they were $200, now I know why.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:21 am
My 5 peonies cost $6.95 at Trader Joe’s and they were gorgeous. $200 ,only in New York !
By: Gerlinde on May 8, 2015
at 11:46 pm
peonies have always been my favorite flower. Growing up in Pennsylvania the were plentiful in the spring and I can remember picking them in my grandmother’s garden .
By: Anonymous on May 7, 2015
at 10:41 pm
I now have 35 peony plants at Casa Debbio and I am hoping they will all thrive and in a few years the garden will be heavenly.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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How gorgeous
By: Jan Fabretti on May 7, 2015
at 10:52 pm
Come over next spring and see them.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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Beautiful Deb….do they have a perfume?
By: Kerry & Jim on May 7, 2015
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This one does, but you have to be very close. Of course I have liked my nose right into it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:23 am
Bellissimo!
By: Sue on May 8, 2015
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Exquisite.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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Wow! What a beautiful flower!
By: Pauline on May 8, 2015
at 12:56 am
I was amazed when I saw how big it was going to be.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:24 am
Gorgeous – my favourite flowers
By: Liz Litzow on May 8, 2015
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Mine too. They are simply stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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Magnificent blossom indeed! Must be one of the largest I have ever seen!! Right placing, right care ! My neighbour has two and they can be oh so slow to grow in the beginning . . . we both go ‘talk’ to hers and even let the music flow from indoors to get the right vibes. . . .:) !!
By: Eha on May 8, 2015
at 3:49 am
All the peonies I planted last year and this year have come up, but you are correct, they are very slow at first. I have one that was on my balcony at Ponte in a pot…going nowhere. I took it to Casa Debbio 3 springs ago and this year it is quite big. It is the one with 20 buds. I can’t wait to see them open. I think by next spring I should see some better growth.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:27 am
I’d like to bury my nose into that thing! I bet it smells heavenly. I LOVE peonies. And that one is stupendous.
By: The Daily Cure on May 8, 2015
at 4:45 am
I have buried my nose in it and will do exactly that again today.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 5:27 am
What a gorgeous flower! And it’s my favorite color. I am anxiously awaiting my neighbor’s peony blossoms 🙂
By: sheilasunshine on May 8, 2015
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I’m sure Paul’s are going to be wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 7:26 am
Debra, that is incredible! My peonies are all in bud, and are beautiful when they open out, but nothing like the size of yours!!
By: Sue on May 8, 2015
at 6:39 am
This one is amazing. I wonder what the others will look like.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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Look forward to finding out!
By: Sue on May 8, 2015
at 7:31 am
I love peonies….. and this one looks like the start of something big! Beautiful colour too.
By: janinevasta on May 8, 2015
at 10:09 am
I have 35 peony plants. Imagine how good my garden will look in a year or 2.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 6:43 pm
Pink with envy, sigh!!!!
By: Nicolet on May 13, 2015
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so beautiful dear Debra, you did great watching of her… How amazing colurs coming up… Thank you, have a nice weekend, love, nia
By: niasunset on May 8, 2015
at 10:19 am
I feel like a proud mother, she is vety beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
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Hi Debra,
Stunningly beautiful, perfect photos of a magnificent pink peony.
Cheers
Robyn
By: italia4ever on May 8, 2015
at 2:08 pm
I had no idea that bud would produce such a perfect flower…may there be many more.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 6:44 pm
my moms favorite. we had many plants grwing up in Seattle. i brought some of the plants to the house i live in today and they are that same exact color. very special memories. they are so deep in color but are now big and more of the pink tone. gorgeous.
By: Anonymous on May 8, 2015
at 2:53 pm
I think they are so special for me because it is too hot where I live in Brisbanr to grow them. I am thrilled that they like Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 6:46 pm
my mom favorite. i brought plants to the house i live in today. over 40 year old [plants. same color. george miori
By: Anonymous on May 8, 2015
at 2:55 pm
Apparently they can live for a long time. I hope someone loves them when I have gone.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2015
at 6:47 pm
So gorgeous, Debra. I’m happy that the peony made it through the bad times. It’s really huge. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on May 9, 2015
at 8:19 pm
We always look forward to peony season. It’s my favourite flower! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on May 10, 2015
at 1:28 am
Gorgeous, the texture and colour would have me staring at it for ages and often.
By: twoblackdoggies on May 11, 2015
at 10:01 am
They are such a large, grand flower.
By: aFrankAngle on May 11, 2015
at 11:16 am
Wow that is gorgeous and so huge!!! Mine haven’t bloomed yet but I can hardly wait as I love peonies.
By: thirdeyemom on May 12, 2015
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Beautiful Debra, thank you for this post. I have never seen a peony like yours before, absolutely amazing!
By: Nicolet on May 13, 2015
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Hello Debra,
Happy to find your blog yesterday–your photos are lovely! As I was typing my own post about peonies, this post came up as a related post, so I included it in my “related articles” section. It’s at the bottom of this post, if you’d like to check it out: http://www.joyfullygreen.com/2015/05/monday-snapshot-puffy-pink-peonies-plus-special-announcement.html. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you!
Warmly,
Joy Sussman
By: Joy @ Joyfully Green on June 1, 2015
at 6:59 pm
Your peonies are gorgeous. I currently have a plant with about 20 huge crimson peonies. They are magnificent. I will post some photos soon. We are in the process of building a garden in our house in Tuscany. I have 35 peonie plants. Next year they should put on a really good show.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 1, 2015
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