It was a really rough day at work today, I came home ready to hop in the shower, then head to bed. As I was going upstairs, I was greated by 3 boxes set there by the DH or DS. I read the labels, and the boxes were my peony tubers from OHG and Fina Gardens. I took them to the sink and opened them up. I had a new sense of energy, and after viewing my tubers, I'm so excited to have received them.
Our weather is cooling down quickly, and we're heading into to 30's at night starting next week. I'm looking forward to getting these tubers planted and settled in for the winter. Thank goodness we had rain all day yesterday, which should hopefully have softened up the red clay.
I got the sweetest note for Scott of OHG, apologizing for the size of the tubers sent, and they sent a gift of red spider lilies (Lycoris), and Double Pink Poppy Seeds. Frankly, I'm happy with the size of the tubers from OHG, as they are the size that I'm used to. Thanks to OHG for my heirloom peonies, and the extra gifts.
Fina Gardens sent tubers that appear to have come from the Land of the Lost! I've never seen peony tubers this big. There must be something to be said about the soil in WI The tubers were so big they had to be shipped in 2 boxes.
The boxes.
OHG peonies
Hermione (OHG) vs. Jacorma (FG)
Jacorma (FG) vs Mrs. FDR, Hermione, and Phillipe Rivoire (OHG), and Carol with the peat rinsed off
I'm glad I've learned about these 2 new sources for peonies. I'll definitely be ordering from both companies again.
