Madame in particular is very fond of peonies. We have three dotted about our terrace, but this year not a single one has bloomed. Now it’s too late, as the leaves are progressively turning from green to a contrasting brown.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Contrast
Sad that you were robbed of this bloom season. They are gorgeous spring garden gifts.
Oh what a wonderful photo for this week’s contrasts. 😀 😀
But I find the changing colour of the leaves may be as attractive as the flowers.
I’ve got two exactly the same in my garden. No flowers this year but lovely leaves as a farewell to summer.