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Mar 19, 2023 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, Michigan (Zone 6a)
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Radicchio? Not.

This is a bud of the heirloom herbaceous peony Lady Alexandra Duff.


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Mar 19, 2023 7:46 PM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
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Excellent banner Elizabeth!
As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Mar 19, 2023 9:01 PM CST
Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
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Intriguing banner, I couldn't tell what it was before checking here. Beautiful, Elizabeth!
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Mar 20, 2023 3:25 AM CST
Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)
Me, too. I thought it was something in salad. :tongue_smilie:

Not the typical scenic banner of yours, but still a good one. Thumbs up
Looking forward to many more. Green Grin!
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Mar 20, 2023 6:54 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, Michigan (Zone 6a)
Bee Lover Peonies Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: Michigan Foliage Fan Dragonflies
Dahlias Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Bromeliad Bookworm
Here's the full source image
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and for good measure, an example of some typical blooms, fully opened, of this charming peony


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Mar 20, 2023 8:20 AM CST
Name: Zoia Bologovsky
Stoneham MA (Zone 6b)
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That is beautiful and an intriguing bud!
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Mar 20, 2023 11:24 AM CST
Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
Hummingbirder Birds Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Hydrangeas Adeniums Daylilies
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That is definitely a beautiful peony, I love how the red fades to pink as it opens.
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Mar 20, 2023 12:53 PM CST
Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)
Thank You! Elizabeth, for the extra images! Thumbs up
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Mar 20, 2023 6:22 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
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I thought it was a tulip but the reveal is a lot more beautiful! Lovey dubby
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