Tell me what this is. It smells like a cross between roses and magnolias. I stole it from the vacant house next door and I must try to buy one for Jess and Vergil before we leave Asheville. Do you know?
Your commenters already sound pretty certain that they are Peonies, but I wanted to let you know that Caroline over at Salsa Pie will know because she is a horticulturist.
Definitely a peony. Make sure you get the double variety (that's what that is). The singles are pretty but don't have such a strong fragrance.
We have bushes all around our house and when they get too big you can split the root. Just be sure to shake out the ants before bringing then inside. :)
Peonies. Peony plants are quite expensive. In South Dakota there would be occasional rashes of peony thefts from cemeteries (digging up the roots and all) because the plants are pricey but they grow for years and years. They're beautiful, and they're the one thing I miss about gardening in SD.
I have those too! Yep, peonies. Ants help open them. You have to be careful when bringing them indoors to make sure to get all the ants off of them first.
It looks like a Peony.
ReplyDeleteThey are fragile, lopsided things....but OH! They smell like everything beautiful under the sun! ;)
ReplyDeletethey are definitely peonies
ReplyDeleteI was going with Peonies too. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour commenters already sound pretty certain that they are Peonies, but I wanted to let you know that Caroline over at Salsa Pie will know because she is a horticulturist.
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ReplyDeletei was going to say peony as well.
ReplyDeletei never think of peonies having a smell, just great big black ants that crawl up your nose when you sniff them...
Peony with the most heavenly smell. The ants are needed to open them up.
ReplyDeletePeony. But now you know that, right? It's just so dang hard NOT to comment on your blog!
ReplyDeleteWe all agree! It has to be a peony and what a lovely blossom you picked.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a peony. Make sure you get the double variety (that's what that is). The singles are pretty but don't have such a strong fragrance.
ReplyDeleteWe have bushes all around our house and when they get too big you can split the root. Just be sure to shake out the ants before bringing then inside. :)
In the hills around Asheville, we pronounce those PINEYS....lol
ReplyDeleteI have no idea (not true anymore 'cause I read the comments) but it is beautymas.
ReplyDeletedef. a peony. ants love them!
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It is a peony. They won't grow in the humid south as well as in more temperate climates. We had them at the home place in Virginia.
ReplyDeletePeonies. Peony plants are quite expensive. In South Dakota there would be occasional rashes of peony thefts from cemeteries (digging up the roots and all) because the plants are pricey but they grow for years and years. They're beautiful, and they're the one thing I miss about gardening in SD.
ReplyDeleteHa! I think I just learned this morning what they are called in Flemish. I think they're "Pentecost roses." But peonies sounds fine.
ReplyDeleteI keep reading "peony" as "pony" this morning. Where can I get a pony flower? (I've got peonies galore up here in Michilandia).
ReplyDeleteI have those too! Yep, peonies. Ants help open them. You have to be careful when bringing them indoors to make sure to get all the ants off of them first.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure it's a peony. I miss HELL out of you!
ReplyDeleteif you put it in a white sink the ants will vacate then you can put it in water. peony--the scented ones are so gorgeous. lucky!
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Peonies!
ReplyDeleteA peony. Aren't they just beautiful? My favorite flower.
ReplyDeleteNote to self, Dear Ms. Moon: get some bulbs for next year! You'll love them!
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty and smell great but here in IL they attract ants. Lots of them!
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely! You have a peony in a different colour at home,don't you? xx
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