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
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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).
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Using sharp shears, cut the stems at an angle. Why? Because they will absorb more water this way.
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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.
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Quickly place the peonies in room temperature water.
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Enjoy.
A few things you should know...
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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.
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Need those buds to open quickly - hot water will help speed up the opening process.
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Change the water and trim the stems daily to enjoy these little beauties for as long as possible.
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If you need a little inspiration on how to decorate your accessories on your coffee table or entry table, read here.
3 Fresh Ways To Style Peonies
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Do you have a favorite way you style your peonies? I'd love to hear.
xx, Brook