Hiding beneath my hydrangea bush is a little peony.  It must have been planted long ago since the hydrangea has overshadowed this space for many years, judging by the size of it.  I of course, knew it was there, it’s green leaves making their debut while the hydrangea’s red brown branches were still bare.  But would it bloom?  I’ve been watching and finally saw the ball of a bloom developing—what colour?

And there it was, at last—a deep rich pink. Now it’s no longer hidden; the first bloom is where we can enjoy it. Yes, I love colour.

Several garden sources say that contrary to popular belief, peonies can be moved but I’m concerned about harming the hydrangea in the process; hydrangeas are some of my all-time favourite flowers but I also know that the landlord wouldn’t be pleased if it were to be injured.  We’ll see.