Story of the Peony that had to move many times- It Bloomed!!

It started when I found it on the end of Spring sale table at Lowe's. I had never had a Peony before but figured I would try one.

1st year it sat in the pot in a shady spot waiting for me to find a home for it.
2nd year it struggled in a semi-sunny spot.
3rd year I moved it thinking it would do better in full sun. NOPE Texas full sun is totally different than full sun in zones 3-7 so it spent that summer covered with a sheet laying over tomato cage.
4th year I moved to a totally shady spot and waited all through last summer for signs of life.
Moved fallen leaves off last January to see if there were any shoots and there were. Then almost over night it became a small shrub with gorgeous healthy leaves. Yesterday afternoon I found a BUD on it. I have no idea the species or cultivar since it was untagged on the sale table and the label on the pot just said Peony.

It looks like the flower may be pink or red if the coloring on the bud is true.

Peony has finally found a forever home ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )


It's happy in it's new home too ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )

 

I'm glad it's now settled and enjoying its spot in the garden. It certainly looks very healthy and it won't be too long before it bursts into flower for you.

 

If there's one thing that always brightens up my day it's a tale of a plant being rescued / saved! It looks mighty healthy Toni. Thank you!

 

I got a photo of the bloom, not sure if it's a pretty bloom or the way they usually look since I have never had one before.

It's the palest of pink but really pretty.

Peony bloom at last ( photo / image / picture from toni's Garden )