Peony Passion
Peonies might bring to mind times gone by, but with a variety of forms and new colors, they're also the perfect way to update your garden.
Peony punch
Double peonies, with multiple rows of petals, pack extra petal punch. One light pink 'Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt' and one magenta 'Diana Parks' fill a vase.
Tips for longer-lasting cut peonies:
• Cut peonies in the morning or evening when it's cooler.
• Cut flowers that have just started to bloom.
• Trim about an inch off the bottom of the stem, cutting at an angle to expose more stem to water.
• Remove leaves that will be under water when the peony is in a vase.
• Keep peonies out of direct sunlight.
• Replace the water every two to three days.
Midwest buying sources for peonies include:
• Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery, Avalon, Wisconsin (800/553-3715; songsparrow.com).
• Gilbert H. Wild and Son, 2944 State Hwy. 37, Reeds, Missouri (888/449-4537; gilberthwild.com).
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