Wednesday 3 June 2015

Great Excitement! (In my world, anyway...)

 I almost feel as though this post should be preceded by a drum roll!  However, in the absence of sound effects, I would like to announce that my peony Athens is flowering!  It is absolutely beautiful and I am delighted.  I know that this isn't world shattering news and in the great scheme of things, it means very little, but to me at this moment, it is wonderful.
 Isn't it beautiful?
 In other news, my clematis Warsaw Nike is flowering for the first time with velvety purple petals.
 Clematis Crystal Fountain is also putting on a good show.
 Alliums are still in flower too...
 and allium Christophii is just unfurling.
 It has lovely silvery lilac flowers.
Cirsium rivulare atropurpureum is also coming into flower, echoing the peony which is behind it on the border in a pot.  The cirsium may be a short lived perennial but this is its second year with me and it is doing well since I potted it on.
And finally...another look at the peony earlier tonight, just starting to go over a little.
There is another bud getting ready though.  I do need to get these peonies potted into bigger pots as they are drying out very quickly, which can't be good for them.  I have promised myself some gardening time on Sunday and in the meantime, I'll water them daily.
After all that excitement, I may need to go and lie down...

18 comments:

  1. Well it is beautiful so I quite understand you....a very striking colour!! I so love the names of some of these flowers. I'm afraid I'm an ignoramus where names of flowers are concerned.

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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    1. Thanks, Amanda. I didn't enjoy Latin much at school and gave it up as soon as I could, but I enjoy it where flower names are concerned! I am sure my Latin teacher would be extremely surprised. I keep a garden diary too and try to keep a note of my plants, although I have let that slide a bit this year so far - oops!
      I hope all is well with you.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Everything is so pretty, but yes, gosh, that peony!!!!!!!!! Stunning!!!!!!! Gotta love a peony haven't you!!! xx

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    1. Thanks, Amy. I have always loved peonies since I was little and now that these have been grown especially for pots, I am able to indulge my love of them again. I know they only flower for a short time, but wow when they do!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Wow. How absolutely beautiful. And those little things are HUGE in my world. A new bloom can make my day.
    Small things for small minds? Whatever. I am grateful for the joy. And love your garden.

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    1. Thanks, EC. Things like this are really important to me too. It has made my week and given me a lot of joy and delight, even if it is only for a short time. One of life's absolute joys.
      Best wishes for a good rest of the week.
      Ellie

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  4. Your flowers are lovely, and as a fellow lover of Peonys yours is stunning, this is a great time of the year, watching all the new life and flowers in the garden, see them come back with beauty.

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    1. Thanks, Marlene. I have been so excited watching the peonies grow and am delighted with the result. I really don't have any more room in the garden, but if I did, more patio peonies would be purchased, I'm sure. I am watching for the white one to flower now.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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    2. Big news! I do share your exitment and appreciate that you share it with us! Earlier this year you had a picture of a snowdrop that you had bought and I thought how pretty, I have never seen one like that. And then I took a closer look at my snowdrops - and only then saw that is the one I have! So thanks to you I'm now really looking at my flowers and enjoying them even more: )

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    3. Thanks, Mari. It really is big news to me and I enjoy sharing all kinds of things on my blog. It is lovely to think that you share the snowdrop with me. I look at my plants much more closely since I started this blog, and am constantly amazed at what nature does.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. It is very pretty, I have a couple of peonies planned for the garden.x

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    1. Thanks, Jo. If I had a larger garden, I would buy the herbaceous and tree peonies but even in my little space, I can enjoy the patio peonies. I hope you enjoy your peonies whenever they arrive.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Exciting news indeed. It is a beautiful flower. The whole garden looks great.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thanks, Amalia. I'm waiting for the white peony to flower now!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. I do so enjoy seeing all your flowers, & yes your peony is beautiful.

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    1. Thanks, linny. I enjoy seeing the flowers in bloom and sharing the photos too. I am looking forward to a day in the garden on Sunday.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. I never understand people who are oblivious to flowers, they mean so much to me and you I'm sure. The peonie is beautiful, such a shame that they don't last longer.
    Briony
    x

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    1. Thanks, Briony. I wouldn't be able to cope without my little garden and all the joy I get from planting and growing. The peony is spectacular but only for a short time - that makes it all the more precious when it does flower.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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