Pink Fragrance is a photograph by Elizabeth Winter which was uploaded on August 8th, 2016.
Title
Pink Fragrance
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Peonies are available in every color but blue.
The flowers can reach up to 10 inches in size depending on the variety.
Pink flowers are more fragrant then maroon flowers.
Native to Europe and Asia, peonies were brought over to England by the Romans in the year 1200.
In ancient times, peonies were used for medicinal purposes including curing headaches, relieving pain during childbirth and the treatment of asthma.
Long ago, people believed that peonies protected them from demons.
During the Victorian era, peonies were very popular and could be seen growing in gardens throughout England.
The early explorer Marco Polo is said to have called peonies “roses as big as cabbages”.
Today, peonies can still be found growing in the wild in certain areas of Europe.
Uploaded
August 8th, 2016
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Comments (21)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted this entry in the ONE SPRING FLOWER CONTEST
Deb Halloran
Elizabeth, What a gorgeous full frame of beauty with wonderful color, detail and light. Nicely done. v/f
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