Saturday, May 8, 2010

Tree peony shadow


Here, for Shadow Shot Sunday, is the very first bloom from my four-year-old Tree Peony.  Isn't it beautiful?  I bought it when we first put some plants in at the back of the house but it's suffered a few setbacks.  First of all it was in a pot, which kept it from properly rooting.  Then for two years in a row its bud was accidently broken off.  Last year it was moved behind something else and didn't get the water it needed.  But now it's found a forever place and it's taking off.

I just love the big floppy petals and the shadows they cast--plus that stunning centre bit.

Gardening just gets better and better for me!

10 comments:

  1. What an exquisite flower! Love the color and the shadows, the petals and the center are just gorgeous! May you have a very Happy Mother's Day, Joanna!

    Sylvia

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  2. Beautiful photograph, I love Peonies.
    I am envious... I really can't have them here in Tucson but what a treasure you have.
    The fact it and you found the right place and after all those years you now have fabulous bloom !

    cheers, parsnip

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  3. Stunning flower and beautiful shot.
    So pleased that it is doing well. We don't grow them here in this part of New Zealand as it is too damp.

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  4. I love hue of this flower. I really like purle and pink!

    By the way, I would like to give thanks to your mom who gave birth to you, because of her I met you and you become part of my life. Give her my warmest greetings...

    Happy Mother’s Day!

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  5. That is seriously sweet! Love the colours and it looks so delicate!

    Re my shadow shots - No they weren't filming. It was part of some kind of fundraising event. Have yourself a great week :)

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  6. It is indeed very beautiful :)

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  7. joanna that's crazy beautiful!!! lucky you. what a gift. steven

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  8. Such a pretty bloom. It looks like the skirts of a dancer swirling to the music.

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  9. first blossom
    from tree peony—
    more will come

    Shadows everywhere:
    If Wisteria…
    Shadowy descanso

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  10. Beautiful flower. You caught the shadows and brightness perfectly!

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