Usually I take a little photo of the description cards for flowers when I photograph them but I didn't with this one :( I'm not well-educated on peonies but I should try and learn more about them. I actually took this photo in early spring so I don't even know if they are still blooming but I will be going out there again soon and I'll see if I can find a definitive answer for you.
I'm pretty sure it is a peony, @enforcer48 Possibly a Berry Garcia Itoh Peony? What do you think?
And I would agree. I just wanted to know what the original flower looked like compared to this photo. I appreciate the contrast.
Usually I take a little photo of the description cards for flowers when I photograph them but I didn't with this one :( I'm not well-educated on peonies but I should try and learn more about them. I actually took this photo in early spring so I don't even know if they are still blooming but I will be going out there again soon and I'll see if I can find a definitive answer for you.