All about peonies
The most fashionable flower in the world is the peony. He won the hearts of many, even in the vastness of instagram on the hashtag #peonies 3 million publications. Peony flower is refined, stylish, romantic. And in bright colors, even a little cocky. What could be more beautiful than dozens of lush petals gathered in one bud. We have described some interesting facts about this increasingly popular flower. You can also order the delivery of peonies in the Dnipro on our website.
Leader among wedding flowers
Delicate and airy peony in pastel shades is the most popular choice for brides. It symbolizes good luck and a happy marriage. But peonies in burgundy color are often presented on the 12th wedding anniversary, "Agate wedding"
The flower favorite of the duchess
Peonies as actors playing roles in different ways. They are in a tight bud and look just like a ball, or, for example, a semi-dissolution - this is a peony that is very similar to a rose. But the lush opened, looks like a king and has a delicate, subtle and inviting aromas. It is impossible not to fall in love with him and the Duchess of Sussex Megan Marx agrees with us. “This flower makes me happier,” she said.
Peony bc
According to historical facts, the peony is originally from China. About 200 years BC, during the reign of the Qin and Han dynasties, they began to decorate temples and houses. It was brought to Europe in the 1800s and has enjoyed great success ever since.
Dissolving the bud
The peony reaches the desired stem height by mid-April and only by the end of the month we can enjoy beautiful buds. At first, it is only 4 centimeters in diameter, and in a juicy dissolution, the flower triples. The flowering season is not long at all, only two or three weeks. So make yourself a reminder note so you don't miss out and enjoy the scent and aesthetics of the flower.
Little secret
If you want the peony in the bud to open a little faster, just massage each flower lightly on the neck of the stem just below the bud and place them in the sun. Of course, the peony will delight you with its beauty longer if it opens on its own, then it can decorate your home for about seven days.
Types of peonies
These flowers have been on the planet for hundreds of years and, of course, many varieties have been lost, but new favorite colors have also appeared. Today in the world there are about 4664 thousand varieties of peony and more than 500 varieties of tree-like ones. Each color has its own meaning. For example, red peonies mean love, pink - good luck and prosperity, and white - shyness.
Interesting Facts
There is a whole city of peonies in China, Luoyang. There is a delightful national peony garden in which more than 100 varieties live - it's just a magical view.
The peony has even been used in Chinese medicine for about 1,500 years.
They learned to grow it in Alaska and now they are already importing the flower to Europe.
Like a magic flower, some peony varieties change their color as they bloom.
Peony has been the state flower of Indiana since 1957.
The delicately named peony got its name from Greek myth.
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