Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Sarah Bernhardt Peony

Well, it took 4 years to bloom... So I'm determined to enjoy my first flower from the Sarah Bernhardt Peony I planted in the yard, and I do mean there was only one flower. Note the obligatory ant:@)
Her timing is not the best, we had a cool rain all day yesterday and it's jumping up close to 90 today, 
so I ran outside and picked it early this morning.

Fully open after work... 
Have a happy day:@)
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  1. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMay 29, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    My favorite peony too!

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  2. From the KitchenMay 29, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    My favorite flower. Lovely!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. TexWisGirlMay 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    yup, can't have a peony (even one) without an ant (or a bazillion).

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  4. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Did you read WIkipedia write up on Sarah Bernhardt? No wonder this peony was named after her! So beautiful.

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  5. Lori EMay 29, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Ahhhh one bloom this year....many next year. She is ready. Not only do we seem to get the obligatory ants on our but it seems the weather must deluge us with rain as soon as the blooms open along with our poppies. Sigh.

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  6. Sunflowers With SmilesMay 29, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    One of my favorite flowers, so pretty!

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteMay 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    She is a beauty!

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  8. MichaeleMay 29, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Oh it must be pure bliss being that ant.

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  9. Blondie's JournalMay 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful!! And yes, you'll get your fair share of ants!

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. Barbara F.May 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Love them! Beautiful pink. Enjoy it, Lynn.

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  11. Johanna GehrleinMay 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Oh so pretty. Thank you for sharing.
    Johanna

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  12. no spring chickenMay 29, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Glad you were able to save her! She is a beauty..

    Blessings, Debbie

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  13. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 29, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I love peonies and remember them well from living in PA. They would be planted in rows at our house and my Aunt Kitty's house. I'm glad you are able to enjoy the one blossom. Hopefully you'll get more?? I wonder why ants love them so much?

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  14. MaryMay 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful Lynn and definitely worth the wait! Peonies are one of my favorite flowers, I missed ours blooming last year when we were gone for a week but have enjoyed them this year!

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  15. Elizabeth EdwardsMay 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    gorgeous blooms. ( :

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  16. JulieMay 29, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    I love those Peonies. I had one at our old house and it took forever to bloom! I wish they lasted longer.

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Sarah is in my garden also :) I love peonies and when they bloom it's a major event here - perhaps in another week or so. Gorgeous bloom.

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  18. scrambledhenfruitMay 29, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. :)

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  19. chow and chatterMay 29, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    wow what a stunning flower and worth the wait

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  20. Cheryl @ TFDMay 30, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I love the peonies and have a bouquet in my kitchen as I write! Love their scent. Your photos are beautiful!

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  21. DebbieMay 30, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    It is GORGEOUS!!! No wonder peonies are my mother's favorite flower. We don't grow them this far south.

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  22. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMay 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I adore peonies...and have a very similar variety. Of course, my photos are nowhere as gorgeous as yours! Beautiful!

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  23. BethMay 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    So beautiful! Love that soft pink color. Peonies are so fragrant but they do often get decimated by rain. You did the right thing, bringing your beautiful bloom inside to perfume the house!

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  24. JacquelineMay 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Mine were planted in too shady of a spot so I moved them last year - nothing! This year I am going to get a few on one plant and nothing on the other two, so it is good to hear that it might take forever!

    Lynn, the color of yours is wonderful. I love how full it is too. I saw some spectacular pink ones at Costco two days ago - should have picked them up!

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  25. GardenOfDaisiesMay 30, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Your peony is gorgeous!!! Ants and peonies just go together. :-)

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  26. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMay 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    The color of your single bloom is beautiful! Enjoy ;o)

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  27. KatMay 31, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Your peony is absolutely beautiful. I love the color. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. DaphneMay 31, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Gorgeous, Lynn! Just gorgeous! Your patience yielded a wonderful dividend.

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  29. SueMay 31, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    That is just beautiful. Mine have taken a beating from all the rain. I never can get enough ants off to bring them in the house. Sometimes I think a single bloom makes much more of a statement and yours is perfection.

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  30. The Bashful NestMay 31, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    So beautiful, I'm sure it smells wonderful too! Have a great weekend.
    Xoxo. Michelle. thebashfulnest.blogspot.com

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  31. DeniseJune 1, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Lynn, this is a SPECTACULAR peony!! I'll have to remember that variety, although, I wonder why it took so many seasons to bloom? We haven't planted any peonies, but every year I say I'm going to -- peonies and hydrangeas are two of my favorites. :) I love that you captured the ant in your picture, and the fully opened flower was just gorgeous. :-D

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  32. Patty June 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Well, she sure is beautiful and worth waiting for! I love peonies. They were selling them at the Farmer's Market in Chicago last weekend but were gone very quickly. We missed getting some.

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