Peonies
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May 2006: A visit to the Aldelman Peony Gardens |
The Adelman Farm has had Peony Gardens since 1993. Visitors can walk among the dozens of flower beds at their leisure. This bed is about a week or two from full bloom. |
The Peonies all share a basic physical structure, but there are hundreds of varieties in size, shape and color. There are both bulb-grown peony varieties, and woody peony shrubs. |
The Peony is native to Asia, Western North America, and Southern Europe. This photo is a closeup of one of the more dramatic specimens. |
Many of the varieties have whimsical names like "Angel Cheeks" or "Salmon Beauty". |
Some of the varieties are brand new. This one is a new crossbreed. |
There is a lot of work for bees in a field full of Peonies! |
Where is it? The Adelman Peony Gardens are located about a mile east from exit 263 on I-5 in Oregon (near Salem).. |
Before you go... The peonies start blooming in late April, but really peak in mid to late May in most years. |
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