Peonies bloom in Moscow apothecaries' garden
The Aptekarsky Ogorod has planted more than 200 varieties of irises and 300 varieties of peonies for visitors to enjoy this June. Gardeners have ensured there are plants in the early, middle and late stages of flowering to guarantee an array of colors and scents for visitors to admire over the coming weeks.
The garden was initially owned by Moscow's apothecary board and was home to the many species of medicinal plants used for healing purposes. The oldest botanical garden in Russia, it boasts three greenhouses and hundreds of varieties of rare and exotic plants — as well as many native Russian species.
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