I went to Verde Mura in Lucca today. It is an annual garden show on the wall of Lucca. You see more on the event here.
I was on the hunt for my favourite flowers, peonies, for Casa Debbio…look what I found.
I bought the pink one (last photo) and a lilac one to be planted in the garden in October when the season is over. I also bought 6 bulbs (they are not really bulbs) to plant now.
I didn’t restrict myself to peonies. I found a Japanese maple, clematis to go with the one that has sprouted this year, some aquilegias to join the others, lily of the valley, violets, hellebores and some things I have never heard of.
…and a bird.
Here is my haul ready to be taken back to the car.
They will be taken to Casa Debbio tomorrow and I will show you the results of my plantings soon.
Your peonies are beautiful,the colors are so vibrant and attractive.
By: ranu802 on April 5, 2014
at 1:20 pm
I think peonies are the most beautiful flowers. I hope they do well at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2014
at 1:27 pm
The colours are so beautiful….they will look lovely in the garden along with the bird.
By: Jim & Kerry on April 5, 2014
at 1:20 pm
If the peonies do well I am going to have lots of them at Casa Debbio. I am also planning rhododendrons. They grow wild under the hazelnut trees, so some cultivated ones should be OK.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2014
at 1:29 pm
I think peonies are just about my favorite flowers in the world. They remind me of my grandmother who had a backyard full of bright pink ones.
By: jann on April 5, 2014
at 1:22 pm
They are my favourite flowers too. They are exquisite…the perfect flower.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 5, 2014
at 1:30 pm
So gorgeous! I love peonies and have some here in Minneapolis too. But given our cold climate they don’t bloom until mid May. They are my favorites!
By: thirdeyemom on April 5, 2014
at 1:36 pm
They grow by the side of the road near here and are in gorgeous bloom right now.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:10 am
Your peonies are gorgeous! But I must say that the lily of the valley or “muguet” is my favourite. Seeing it takes me back to Paris and the 1st of May celebrations. The custom to wear them on that day was established by King Charles IX who gave those flowers to the ladies of his court to wish them good luck and to celebrate the real start of the spring season (March and April are generally too cold and rainy in most of Europe).
By: mulino dominillo on April 5, 2014
at 2:42 pm
I hope my plants all grow well. The soil is pretty good at Casa Debbio, it used to be a farm.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:11 am
Beautiful tree peony and cute, fragrant lily-of-the-valley. Love spring flowers!
By: myfoodandflowers on April 5, 2014
at 3:07 pm
Spring is just gorgeous in Bagni di Lucca. Things turn green while you watch.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:12 am
It is a magical season! 🙂
By: myfoodandflowers on April 6, 2014
at 1:50 pm
Lucky, lucky you! I hope to get some this year. Stunning! ~amy
By: 2me4art on April 5, 2014
at 6:37 pm
I can’t wait to have a garden full of peonies.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:14 am
I can’t wait to see your photographs of them & die of envy! ~amy
By: 2me4art on April 6, 2014
at 3:03 pm
Your garden is going to be a real feast for the eyes, Debra. Those peonies are so gorgeous.
By: anotherday2paradise on April 5, 2014
at 6:56 pm
I should see a real difference in the garden this year. Last year was the first year and it rained for months and we didn’t get a lot done. I am hoping for better weather this year, so far so good.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:16 am
Stunning peonies! Particularly love the second last photo. Your garden is going to look amazing! xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on April 5, 2014
at 7:22 pm
Aren’t they gorgeous? They grow well in Vergemoli so I hope they do well at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:18 am
What an adventure it will be at Casa Debbio next spring, waiting for all these new goodies to reappear! How exciting. (I’m not surprised you bought the bird – I could tell you were very excited by this stall … 🙂 )
By: The Wanderlust Gene on April 5, 2014
at 10:58 pm
I loved that stall when I first saw it years ago and now I have a place to put one of the birds. Our garden is going to be wonderful, it will probably be a few years before it is finished, if ever.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:22 am
Peonies are just gorgeous! What fun to be elbow deep into Spring planting with flowers!
By: timelessitaly on April 6, 2014
at 2:48 am
I watch every day to see things grow…I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:23 am
“The wealth of globed peonies” as Keats said – there are some fabulous wild peonies if you walk up from Campagnana near Corfino – I took lots of picks of them but can’t find them now!
By: Francis on April 6, 2014
at 3:13 am
I would love to see peonies growing wild.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 6, 2014
at 6:24 am
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the garden at Casa Debbio.
It must be really satisfying to renovate the house and then get to the stage where you’re on the garden. Cherry on top of the cake so to speak!
By: chris oconnor on April 6, 2014
at 11:30 am
How beautiful! Your photos are magnificent!
By: Linda on April 6, 2014
at 4:32 pm
The blooms look great, so spring is definitely upon you! After our abnormal winter, everything is a bit behind schedule, … it activity is starting to appear.
By: aFrankAngle on April 7, 2014
at 1:14 am
There’s nothing quite so thrilling as having lovely flowers in your own garden. I love Japanese maples – your garden is going to be such a lovely place.
By: Jan on April 7, 2014
at 11:26 am
Can’t wait to start planting! Lovely!
By: blogginginitaly on April 7, 2014
at 2:44 pm
I remember seeing and admiring a field of wild peonies one Spring in Ft Wayne, USA, years ago – a truly stunning display. They’ve stayed in my mind ever since. Casa Debbio will yield you lots of joy when your flowers are planted. Along with your beautiful stone home, the garden will be a little heaven on earth.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on April 7, 2014
at 3:54 pm
Beautiful flowers. And I adore that bird!!! 😉
By: Madhu on April 7, 2014
at 8:21 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
By: Diana on April 11, 2014
at 8:33 am
Si, si, si!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 11, 2014
at 2:02 pm
WOW! Gorgeous shot! 🙂
By: George Weaver on April 14, 2014
at 2:48 am
Aw, I meant to say shots! With an “s”. The bird made me grin! 🙂
By: George Weaver on April 14, 2014
at 2:49 am
I am waiting to find just the right place for him.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2014
at 8:06 am
The bird will be very happy at Casa Debbio I am sure.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2014
at 4:29 pm
Your gardens are going to be lovely with all your new additions. 🙂
By: Karen on April 15, 2014
at 8:56 pm
It is a work in progress, but I can really see things happening this year, next year will be even better.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2014
at 5:33 am