Peony in a glass bowl

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Originally uploaded by lb_philly.

It's imploding. Or maybe deflating is a better word. In any case, the peony is pretty close to two-dimensional. But it's impossibly fragrant as it dies.

The oenothera are opening, and the rose campion buds are starting to show a peek of color. The one side of the garden is a couple days ahead of the other. I think I see flower stalks starting on the hostas. And when all of these are done, there will be begonias and coleus for color.