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Everyone has their favorite peonies! Click on the photo to see what Silvia Saunders thought should most be preserved, my ten favorites, and those of other peony enthusiasts.
Emerging Foliage
In Iowa, peonies usually start to emerge in late March. While many folks are familiar with the emerging foliage of lactiflora peonies, the diversity among the herbaceous hybrid peonies is truly amazing.
Fall Foliage
Don’t forget to look for fall foliage. In general, lactiflora and woody peonies are the most likely to show beautiful coloration in the fall. And of course, Saunders did not introduce many lactifloras. For several years, I’ve noticed that ‘Solo Flight’ (in photo) puts on quite a show in the fall.
