It's beautiful! I love peonies with sturdy stems, too.

Some peonies never form seed pods. You can cut off if you have them and use for decorations. Many seed pods will be empty of seeds, just a shell. If you have time, about 5-7 years, you can plant any seeds to see what developes but from seed to blooming plant takes patience and space. This year because of strange weather conditions several people are reporting that plants that have never had seeds have made them this year.

Beautiful! And what an extra treat, the peonies continuing to open. I have serious peony envy. I am going to have to try one. Since our summers don't get too hot maybe I can keep one alive. I failed miserably with azaleas. : ( Diana

Are these in the original pots that they came in or did you transplant them over to new pots? It is best to keep them in the original pots that they came in to avoid disturbing the roots. Any disturbance to the roots while they are growing, budding, blooming will affect the plants' flower bud developments and flowering. They will recover. Keep them in a cool spot, with filter partial shade is best. You can plant them in late August or early Sept.