The Itoh peony is a cross between an herbaceous and a tree peony, and it’s a marvelous bridge between the bloom times for each. I also admire its handsome foliage, which stays mildew-free all season long, unlike its diva-like herbaceous cousins. They came into bloom this week, and only lasted a couple of days thanks to the high heat and heavy sun.
It was a quick blooming session – arriving late and leaving early – which is not how I like to roll, but nature won’t be denied. We bend with her, or we break.
The beauty that doesn’t last always feels more beautiful. An unfair act of childish disagreeableness. The steady and stalwart – the flowers that last for more than a season – are too dependable and consistent to be considered more than dull, and there’s something awful about that silliness.
These pretty Itoh peony blooms bring out deeper questions in need of deeper answers.
I’m ill-equipped to complete the job at hand.
