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Patience rewarded

AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
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Back in October 2018 my MIL was going to throw this plant out. I had no idea what it was, so asked on the forum, and was told it was a peony.


Following the advice I was given, I planted it out, and by May 2020 it looked like this.



This year, it looks like this.





Thank you so much to those who advised me back in 2018  :)

@ren.b I think you were asking about white peonies, this might inspire you. I don't know exactly which variety it is, but someone thought it might be "Shirley Temple"

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Well done @AnniD.  It's beautiful.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It may indeed be that one. It has those dark 'flecks' in the middle.  :)
    Mine is Duchesse de Nemours. The whites are all quite similar though. Too early for mine to be flowering yet, but really glad that has worked out so well for you, and is looking splendid    :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    Well done from me too AnniD, it's lovely and a plant to be proud of.
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    I think that's what they call a result! Lovely.
  • CrazybeeladyCrazybeelady Posts: 778
    What a difference!
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I must admit that every time l walk past it, it does make me smile 😊
  • Red mapleRed maple Posts: 1,138
    Oh, how lovely it looks, AnniD. You must be very pleased with the result. :)
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Oh wow! It's beautiful.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • EustaceEustace Posts: 2,290
    Yes, that white peony is a beauty. @AnniD. Well done for rescuing it.
    Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
    And then my heart with pleasure fills,
    And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth :)

  • ren.bren.b Posts: 164
    Oh Wow, that is gorgeous, I've planted mine, looks really happy - will take a photo tomorrow, don't think it will flower this year though.

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