Summer solstice marks the height of the Ontario season for this spectacular bloom. Peonies have such big personality! Their joie-de-vivre can be expressed through a demure single row of petals around a hula-skirt of pollen laden stamens, or huge double flowers that are blowsy and over the top! There are many variations on the multi-petal with petalette theme. There are singles, doubles, and ones that we call “bombs”. All are stunning to behold.
They also have lovely, long lasting foliage and often a pleasing scent. Colours range from pure white, through blush, pink, to dark reds. Coral, yellow and cream flowers complete their summer palette.
Peonies are well worth the price of a single flower as they’re so huge! Really a stand alone bloom. Of course, a dozen or more at a time is the "most beautiful" luxury! Enjoy them while they last - once the season is over we don’t import them until Christmas. And even then, they are no match for Ontario grown.
• Rosie, owner Quince Flowers
