Close-up of a single magenta Paeonia lactiflora flower in full bloom, sharply focused against a softly blurred green and yellow background. The petals are layered and slightly ruffled, with visible texture and light variation. Captured outdoors in natural light.

Paeonia lactiflora, native to Asia, flowering end-May in Lancashire. Each bloom lasts about 7 to 10 days. Grown without pesticides, off-grid.
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