3 Fresh Ways To Style Peonies

Peonies, They're Just Too Pretty To Resist

Peonies are my most-loved flowers and every summer I can't wait for mine to bloom. What do I love about these little pink ladies? It's pretty obvious - they're just so darn gorgeous. They brighten up everyroom they dwell in and bring a smile to my face.

Did I mention, that peonies are so easy to arrange? Because of their beauty they can stand solo or with just a touch of greenery.

How to Prepare Your Peonies

Prepare your vase. In my opinion, peonies look best when they are not floppy. To secure the peonies in the vase, create a grid using transparent scotch tape (refer to image below).
Using sharp shears, cut the stems at an angle. Why? Because they will absorb more water this way.
Remove any foliage from the stems. Personally I like a touch of greenery, so I will keep a leaf, or two, on a few stems.
Quickly place the peonies in room temperature water.
Enjoy.

A few things you should know...

Peonies are at their freshest when they are in the bud stage, lasting a week or more. If you get peonies that are already fully open, they will only last a few days.
Need those buds to open quickly - hot water will help speed up the opening process.
Change the water and trim the stems daily to enjoy these little beauties for as long as possible.
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