What they are seeking is the sweet, rich nectar that flows from peony buds and flowers. They sip the nectar. And that’s it.
They’re just going about their job, folks. Nothing to see here.
by Jeanne
A Bunch Of Peonies And Buds
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I never could grow peonies. I guess I do not have a green thumb.
I may have hated this past winter, but my peony plants have more buds than ever before. Just hoping they all get the chance to open.
I always get a couple of ants on the table with the peonies. Oh well. Mine are just about to bloom.