I feel like I should be tired of peonies by now, but I don’t think it’ll ever happen. Maybe it’s because of the long break we get after each spring peony season. I’m sure once springtime comes back around, we’ll all be dying for peonies to take over our Instagram feeds again. Just you wait. :)
A couple months ago, I randomly googled peony gardens in Oregon and found out there was one just 45 minutes from me! My friend Bee and I drove over to the Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem and marveled over how many different types of peonies there were. Each type was on display with a special name/description. We were even given little booklets that helped us identify each peony. So freakin’ cute.
It wasn’t exactly the kind of place where you could run through fields of peonies (still need to cross that off my bucket list) but it was amazing nonetheless. Aren’t those stripey ones the prettiest? See, I’m already forgetting the fancy peony names we learned.
Are you a shameless peony lover too? They’re quickly disappearing from every grocery store in town and it’s bumming me out! Till next time.
Alex says
Wait, 45 minutes is a good thing?! But nah, botanical gardens are so worth it. And I think there’s one 45 minutes away from me, too (due to traffic, not distance). I also have a dream of running through a field, uninhibited. Now, to find one that’s not private property and filled with cows…
Jennifer says
Haha 45 minutes isn’t the best but I had no idea there were peony farms in Oregon at all! And yeah, cows and private property signs are such bummers. Someday our field dreams will come true.
Lauren says
Wow, these are stunning blossoms and stunning photos! Peonies are some of my favorite flowers!
-Lauren
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Jennifer says
Thank you Lauren!! Aren’t peonies the best? Still can’t believe how many varieties there are.
Roxy says
Such stunning photos! I love peonies, now I really want to visit a peony garden. :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Roxy! You should! So worth it. :)