The late arrival of my species Peonies coupled with our unseasonably warm weather guaranteed a short stay for these beauties. But I have a few bushes of this Paeonia japonica and so always feel free to clip flowers for indoors.
I discovered this little basket when I was cleaning out a cupboard in the basement where most of my vases hibernate. It seemed like the perfect container for this flower.
The greenery is a clipping from our neighbor's Kiwi vine that scrambles along the fence between our gardens.
I photographed this arrangement on the top of two stacked African stools. Usually a big wooden Japanese box sits on top. So this floral display continues that same cultural mash-up.
To see what other gardeners have found in their gardens to put in a vase today, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts this addictive meme.
Beautiful peony, artfully presented.
Posted by: Susie | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 07:51 AM
Wonderful presentation as always!
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 08:34 AM
What an elegant arrangement!
Posted by: Ciar | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 09:44 AM
Beautiful, simple peony blooms. And I love your cultural mash-up!
Posted by: Ali, The Mindful Gardener | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 10:04 AM
That is SO stylish, Linda, and yet so simple. What a treat for us on IAVOM - thanks for sharing
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Love your style!
Posted by: sandra dorey | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Absolutely stunning with the peonies in that lovely basket....I agree with others...simple and stylish!
Posted by: Donna@GardensEyeView | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Loverly peonies. It is always fun to rediscover an item in the storage closet.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 01:17 PM
You have the most fabulous collection of containers, Linda! Of course, I'm very envious of the peonies too. It seems that even my Majorcan peony refuses to bloom this year.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 01:38 PM
Things are all over the place in terms of what is appearing on or off schedule. I am attempting to remind myself that it is going to be a year where nothing is normal weather wise.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 04:20 PM
What a gorgeous peony! I am starting to appreciate single flowers more and more, and these are just gorgeous. A lovely arrangement, Linda.
Posted by: Joanna | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 05:36 PM
That's classy, Linda, and truly beautiful!
Posted by: Beth @ PlantPostings | Monday, May 21, 2018 at 08:57 PM
These are species Peonies of which I grow about 4-5 different varieties, all singles. As well as being lovely, they don't need any supports and their seed heads are quite attractive as well.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 06:46 AM
A truly artful composition. Those peonies are beautiful!
Posted by: Terri | Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 08:36 AM
Love the form of the flower...so classic. You've really made the arrangement and vase balance beautfiully.
Posted by: Noelle | Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 09:37 AM