The simple beauty of Paeonia

Peter Dowdall is intoxicated with this easy-to-grow, softly-scented perennial that’s perfect for cutting.

The garden at the moment is full of promise — a quick look at the soil surface shows great hope and a reminder that once more, the seasons are moving on.

The temperatures have increased and those perennial beauties that have been in deep slumber during the winter months have now, well and truly broken the soil surface and are unfurling a bit more each day.