I have some dark red peonies too but the picture isn't as good.


Lizbud...they just bloomed last week! My sister lives by Peoria and her plants are always a couple of weeks ahead of mine. Maybe it is the lake! It is always cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter in the city than outside of it! (Despite the Windy City nickname!) Also, mine only get direct sun in the morning. I've noticed others around that are in fuller bloom.