Friday, August 31, 2018

Planning for Spring 2019.
In CV, ordered six
woodland peonies for the beds down the hill.  Good for shade, self-seeding, they seem like a good bet.  One planted there in 2016 bloomed 2017 but no blooms 2018. 
Ordered from MZ bulbs three x 6 Parrot Tulips with the idea of putting them in a planter on the deck.  Probably need one more.
Flaming Parrot Tulip
Silver Parrot Parrot Tulip
Webers Parrot Tulip

For DV decided to plant some peonies there, hoping to grow them to unassailable size before transplanting to CV.  Ordered three from Klehm Song Sparrow Aug 2018
 Peony 'David Harum' 1 $28.50
Light crimson red blooms are very large with a smooth texture. Floriferous with strong stems. Broad light green foliage. Peony 'David Harum' is a good cut flower variety.
 Peony 'Jubilee Pink' 1 $28.50
Double to triple row of vivid, deep pink guard petals surrounding a nice, high crowned yellow center. Red tipped stigmas add to its beauty. Slightly fragrant.
 Peony 'Coral Charm' 1 $24.95
Deep coral buds that open to pleasing coral-peach semi-double blossoms. True color breakthrough for the Peony garden. Peony 'Coral Charm' makes an excellent cut flower. A classic! American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection.