First, a little science experiment:
Katie at Le Beau Paon Victorien mentioned that her family dyes white peonies
by adding blue food coloring to the water, so I had to try it!
Very pretty:@)
I used about 18 drops of blue and a cup of water, this is after 18 hours.
I think it's important to pick a bud that's just starting to open up like the one on the right.
I tried it earlier but the buds were too tight and while they did pick up the color they didn't open fully.
Red, White and Blue would be fun for Memorial Day!
Red, White and Blue would be fun for Memorial Day!
I noticed something odd the other day, this is the fourth season these hot pink peonies have bloomed...
There's the single, then the Bowl of Beauty just beginning to open up.
This year look what popped up in the same clump, I never saw this pom shaped one before!
It's been so wet that my peonies already have powdery mildew (or whatever it's called).
Both lavender plants are beginning to bloom.
My neighbor planted a few varieties of honeysuckle on the fence,
quite invasive, but pretty when they bloom.
Have a happy day!
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This Week In My Garden
Have a happy day!
I'm Joining:
Bloomin' Tuesday
This Week In My Garden
