This post supersedes the last photo of the peony which I took May 22.
Yesterday, on our way home, I asked Gayl to go around and drive by the front of the house instead of going straight to the back lane where the garage is. I just wanted to see how the yard looked to passersby and admire the plants myself if they don’t.
Anyway, I almost had a heart attack when I saw these reddish little heads bobbing in the wind. I think I just fell in love all over again!

Just gorgeous!!! Hugs and nose kisses
They are lovely!!!
Hey Rumpy! thank you.
Oh, so very lovely!
Oooooooohhhhh, beautiful. And, the aroma – wow 🙂
Thank you! 🙂