A Touch of Pink is a photograph by Mary Lynn Giacomini which was uploaded on May 24th, 2023.
A Touch of Pink
Photography by Mary Lynn Giacomini
Photographed in Illinois garden Pink Tree Peony
Topaz Studio & Topaz Impressions used for an artistic... more
Title
A Touch of Pink
Artist
Mary Lynn Giacomini
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Photography by Mary Lynn Giacomini
Photographed in Illinois garden Pink Tree Peony
Topaz Studio & Topaz Impressions used for an artistic enhancement
Ruffled, pink petals surround bright yellow centers taken in morning light in my Illinois garden. It takes a few seasons for these blossoms to reach their full potential, but you will be amply rewarded for your patience.
Tree peonies are long-lived deciduous woody shrubs native to China that will grow in USDA zones 4-9. There are several wild species which have contributed genetics to the cultivated tree peony. The mid to late spring blossoms of tree peonies are unrivaled in size, color and fragrance. Though somewhat slow growing, a mature tree peony can have over fifty, 8-10’’ flowers and will bloom for about two weeks. Tree peonies are deer resistant and fairly drought tolerant once established. Plant in well drained fertile soil with 5-6 hours of sun. Tree peonies bloom on ‘old wood’ and are not cut back in the fall.
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May 24th, 2023
