An interview with a peony farmer not too far away from here…
https://parismatch.be/actualites/societe/480970/excellence-belge-graefswinning-la-dame-aux-pivoinesThere’s no denying that The American Peony Society is doing great work currently. Despite its’ geographic denomination, it is recommended for every peony enthusiast worldwide to become a member. If you choose a digital subscription only, it’s quite cheap as well. Their latest publication of their Bulletin features a long article by Don Smith which…Read More
Paeonia emodi (Greenhouse grown).
It has been a long time with colder-than-average temperatures. Night times usually freezing, day times between 5-10°C. This results in plants not actively growing. Our peony broker sent out a newsletter today and in this mentions a lot of problems due to this. The main issue being young stems that fall over due to botrytis at ground level. That…Read More
Still rather cold in Belgium. Early Caucasian Hybrid is several days to a full week behind last year. It won’t be too long however…
2 CommentsFirst flower of the season outside and it’s only March 26th. P. kesrouanensis. Strong agreeable fragrance. The foliage develops further after flowering. Flowering times are usually compared to Red Charm. That one normally flowers May 10-15 here. So the offset is approximately 45 days earlier. I don’t have any other peony flowering this early
‘Early Caucasian Hybrid’ as it now stands growing outside.
Some new images of Paeonia kesrouanensis have been added. Thanks to Bakhos Kamouh for the permission to use them.
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To compare, here’s Coral Charm.