Peonies at Rose&Mary florist

One of my all time favourite flower is the peony, and I think I am not alone here. Peonies are in high demand, come May, June and July. Al lot of people have fallen head over heels for these lush blooms.

Let me tell you a few thing about peonies:

• History and origins
• Variety and colours for the garden
• Peonies from the florist: Sarah Bernhardt
• My favourite peony: Coral Charm</li>
• Bouquet suggestions
• Care for your peonies at home

History and Origins

Peonies originated in China and were introduces in Europe around the 1870s. In Asia the root of the flower was used for medicinal purposes as an antioxidant. The botanical name for this flower, Paeonia, dates back to the ancient Greeks. Paieon was the physician of the Olympian gods.

Varieties and colours, peonies for your garden

Peonies are available in about 30 different varieties. They are a beloved garden plant and grow to about a meter in height and will bloom in late May and June. They like sunny spots in the garden and bushes need to be pruned regularly. As a gardener you have a big variety of peonies to choose from, ranging from single to double flowering blooms, in shades ranging from whites, yellows, pinks and reds. Have a look at this list, if you want to know more. These are the 20 prettiest peonies on Monty Don’s list of favourites.

Peonies from your florist: Peony Sarah Bernhardt

Most florists favourite Peony is the lush pink Sarah Bernhardt, which is available throughout April, May and June. This is one of the biggest blooming peonies and it comes with all the bells and whistles: a double bloom, frilled edges and a lovely scent. Sarah Bernhardt comes in light and darker shades of pink and is named after the famous French actress of Dutch descent (just like me).

My favourite: Peony Coral Charm

As an independent florist I too have my favourite variety of peonies, the lovely Peony Coral Charm. They are one of the biggest peonies available. They start out as perfect round hot pink buds. As they open they gradually shift in colour, starting in a beautiful coral shade which slowly fades into a salmon and ends in a cream colour. It’s like magic in a vase, with this variety your bouquet will display a different pallet on a daily basis.

Bouquet suggestions

Make sure not to put too many peonies in one vase. Because some of the flowers can grow out to more than 12 centimetres in width. I have created a lovely peony bouquet, especially for these last months of spring. Just look at those amazing pastel colours.

Rose&Mary can deliver your Peony bouquet to W and SW London, Richmond, Twickenham and beyond or you can select the click and collect option and grab your Peonies from the studio in St Margarets

Would you like to add peonies to your funeral, event or wedding order? Please get in touch!