My Itoh peony (Paeonia x ‘Bartzella’) produced two buds this year (doubled from one its first year), so I brought one inside to enjoy. Our warm temps are pushing all blooms toward fruition a bit too quickly for my liking. A bit like speed-dating!

In the vase: white foxglove (Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’), creamy yellow foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora), white mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’, catmint (Nepeta racemosa), white yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare). 

Again because of the heat, I picked another vase of peonies (P. lactiflora) to enjoy inside. Foliage is bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare).

Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers from our gardens. Click the link to join the fun or see what others are sharing this week.