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A Year in Flowers, Week 22: Roses & Peonies

‘Easy Elegance’ rose in Carol’s garden, May 27th, 2019.

‘Festiva Maxima’ peonies in Yumie’s garden, May 29th, 2019.

An apricot rose on the first day of June.

A deep pink peony, June 2nd, 2019.

“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.”

~ Gertrude Jekyll