Tree Peony

I will break my Yosemite posting streak for a Filoli posting. This is an American Castle donated to the Historical Trust. There are acres after acres of incredible formal gardens. It is mind-boggling to see how the super-rich lived. As a midwestern transplant to California, I missed peonies. Turns out that tree peonies due fine here. This bloom is about the size of a tea saucer!