One thing is for sure… it is full blown peony season here in Southwest Iowa. I think this might be my first of many posts about peonies because I have a new favorite spring color combination: Smoke Bush and Peonies. This weekend I realized I have two slightly different colored Smoke Bushes on our property.
This morning before work I did a quick bouquet of smoke bush, peony and what I think might be viburnum. I stopped at our old house after work to harvest a lot more peonies, lilac and clematis to make two more variations of the same bouquet. I am in love.
Creating a bouquet with smoke bush and peonies
1. All of the cut flowers in this bouquet were placed in hydrating solution for a few hours after I picked them. Hydrating solution is new to me this year so I am excited to see the results. I followed the directions on the jug and mixed it with a gallon of water.
2. I started the arrangement with the foliage which included the smoke bush and what I think is viburnum (also found in my new yard).
3. Then I added lilac to the arrangement.
4. Next, the came the stars of the show.
I made two versions with slightly different color palettes..which one is your favorite?
I’ll share a few more photos because I can’t help it. Magic hour at our new house is unbelievable with all of the green and the birds.
Are your peonies blooming yet?
Both are just lovely! Interesting combinations. My heart sings with peonies, lilac, clematis. Your Blooming Farmhouse will soon smell like heaven. Thanks for sharing!
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