As we near the summer months, lots of wonderful peonies spring to life. These breathtaking summer flowers add a lavish feel to your surroundings, with bright splashes of color and a delightfully sweet smell. With their irresistible pillowy texture, peonies are a perfect illustration of spring. In this blog, we highlight this gorgeous plant. Keep reading to discover more!
Categories, Bloom Types and Colors of Peonies
You’re likely familiar with the traditional pink peony that beautifully adds a sweet touch to any summer flower display. All peony plant varieties can be classified into three categories: tree, herbaceous and intersectional, creating a unique appearance for each. Some have hundreds of soft pom-pom-like petals, whereas others display a classic single petal. Some varieties of peony can give out as many as 100 blooms in a single season.
Within the three categories, peony blooms can be divided into the following six types:
❖Single
❖Semi-Double
❖Full Double
❖Anemone
❖Bombe
❖Japanese
The wide variety of peony colors make them a perfect addition to spring décor. While they are more commonly known for their numerous shades of pink and white, peonies also bloom in a range of exotic colors, from sunshine yellow to striking purple, warm red and charming coral.
When Do Peonies Bloom?
Peonies usually bloom in late spring to early summer, and many florists associate May with being the “month of the peony.” However, this entirely depends on the climate and where they were originally planted. Most peonies are grown in the coldest areas of Chile, Holland, Israel, French, Eastern USA, Canada and Alaska. Although still limited as a year-round flower, the longer growing season of some of these locations allows for blooms to be available throughout the entire summer.
Symbolism of Peonies
Originating in the Asian countries of China and Japan, peonies are known as the king and queen of flowers. Because they represent love and romance, these fragrant flowers are popular in wedding bouquets and are considered an omen for a happy marriage. Peonies are also the traditional flower associated with the 12th wedding anniversary. Delicate peonies are usually given as gifts to express good will, best wishes, happiness and prosperity. In China and Japan, peonies also stand for bravery, honor and respect. One can’t go wrong when giving the gift of a peony bouquet.
How to Care for Your Peony Bouquet
Whether given as a gift or purchased to decorate your home, our peony bouquets add a touch of glamour and luxury to a dining room table centerpiece and draw attention from every angle. Whether they are placed in the front entryway, the bathroom, on a dresser in the bedroom, or a fireplace mantel, peonies can easily liven up any part of your home. And with the proper care, you can enjoy your peony bouquet for a long time. Replace the water every two days and make your own flower food by adding a spoonful of sugar to the water. With peonies, you can extend your bouquet life by placing them in the refrigerator overnight. When you change the water, cut the stems a little shorter at an angle so the flowers can absorb the water and nutrients more effectively. Once your peonies are nearing their end, you can extend their enjoyment by drying them. They look just as beautiful in their dried-down state. Trim the stems and group them together with a rubber band. Hang them in a dry place with no sunlight like a closet. You can also press them if you want to preserve them as a memento.
Are you searching for an Orlando florist to create a dreamy bouquet of fresh summer flowers? Visit the Edgewood Florist website to browse our bunches or create a custom arrangement!
Sources: https://www.almanac.com/plant/peonies
https://urbanstems.com/blog/guide/peony-decor-ideas
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/how-to-keep-peonies-fresh/
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/peony-facts/
