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Sunday, May 12, 2019

shakuyaku

I discovered shakuyaku (chinese peony) last year when I received one for the first time from the post office.

(I thought I blogged about it but guess I didn't).

I wasn't too sure what the reason was that they were passing them out, but I was happy to receive one.

It had a spicy fragrance and was really bright pink!

About this time of year is when you see them in the flower shops.

I went to my favorite shop in the neighborhood and bought myself one.

Most flower shops sell these for 600-yen plus! for one stem!

At my favorite shop, they were only 200 yen (tax included)!

I thought it wouldn't bloom, but it turned out, really pretty and HUGE!

Do you have shakuyaku where you live?
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:10 PM, May 12, 2019

    whaaa? the post office gives out flowers? interesting!
    this has got to be one of the most beautiful flowers. how long does the bloom last?
    v

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  2. K and S3:50 PM, May 12, 2019

    it didn't last too long V, maybe 2 or 3 days after it bloomed.

    Take care!
    Kat

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  3. Rowena8:02 PM, May 12, 2019

    I don't see them much around here or it could be that I just never took notice. I'd love to try to grow them but I think it's a large bush-type plant?

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  4. K and S7:24 AM, May 13, 2019

    Rowena, I think you are right about it being a large bush type of plant.

    Jalna, it was :)

    Take care you two.
    Kat

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  5. KirkK11:19 PM, May 14, 2019

    Very pretty Kat! We don't get the cold temps we need to grow peonies around these parts; though I think folks might have hybrids

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  6. K and S3:27 PM, May 16, 2019

    Kirk, I wonder what kinds of hybrids are out there!

    Take care.
    Kat

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