Pretty Pink – and White and Magenta – Peonies

By Stacey Morgan Smith, June 16th, 2013, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

We have a couple of dozen peonies. I don’t know the name of a single one (except for a new one I’m adding), but they are all lovely. Most are a dark pink color with almost no scent.  The whites, of which there are two, smell lovely — that perfect peony fragrance. The last petals are dropping as I write this. The foliage is still beautiful, though! Do you have a favorite peony? I’d love to add some recommended for their fragrance.

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*** This site is comprised solely of the opinions of its author, Stacey Morgan Smith. She works to promote gardening and tourism in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, from Roanoke to the Potomac River.***

June 16th, 2013 | Category: gardening

4 comments to Pretty Pink – and White and Magenta – Peonies

• Linda Walcroft

  July 12, 2013 at 12:50 am · Reply

  Those are lovely!

  • Stacey Morgan Smith

    September 30, 2013 at 6:50 pm · Reply

    Thanks, Linda!

• Christina

  February 9, 2018 at 8:09 am · Reply

  Hi! Do you still grow peonies? I’m looking for somewhere to buy or get fresh cut peonies in or near Roanoke.

  • Stacey Morgan Smith

    March 25, 2018 at 11:03 am · Reply

    I grow them, but I’m sorry I don’t know where to buy cut peonies in Roanoke. Maybe check with some of your local nurseries or florists. Good luck!