Peonies surely deserve the title of “June Garden Queens!”With huge blooms, often measuring six inches and more across, in colors from the deepest crimson to creamy white — and even some that are buttery yellow — peonies are a delight to behold.Peonies are long-lived perennials which are best planted in late August or early September. But June is the perfect time to see them in bloom and consider which of the hundreds of cultivars available you might want to add to your own garden.June is also when some azal … (read more)
June is peony time! With their massive blooms in shades of red, pink, white and yellow, peonies — one of the most beautiful and venerated garden plants — are taking center stage in our Vermont gardens. For a match made in heaven, try combining them with … (read more)