Christmas Bells

Christmas Bells
Christmas Bells - Blandfordia nobilis
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Monday, October 25, 2010

Another Tree Peony - "Good Lady"

This is a hybrid Tree Peony, "Good Lady" bred by Dr Bernard Chow in Melbourne. It is doing very well for me this season.I had some trouble with the strong winds last week, and I tied the shrub together, as when the flowers are developing the plant is subject to great risk of branches snapping off (if it is windy). The plant survived OK.
Buds developing on Good Lady.
Today picked 4 flowers, and gave them to a friend of mine, the artist Judy Benjamin.
A vase of "Good Lady" flowers in front of
one of Judy's own paintings.
Judy arranged my flowers, and
placed them in front of one of her painting.
Together we created a symphony in mauve pinks and blue.
I know she likes Peonies, and this one is special. I explained to Judy that it suits me to cut the flowers, as they last better when cut, and also, it helps the plant to focus its growth energy for next year.