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6 May 2015

DIY Flower Tips and Inspiration - # 3 - Pink Peony


Pink Peony

Here is another instalment in my new series called: 'DIY Flower Tips and Inspiration' - and it's all about that very special beauty the Peony.
  • Select peonies that are showing some colour in the bud - if the bud is too tight when cut they might not open up.
  • To encourage peonies to open - here is something you could try. Hold the flower upside down and spray with water to remove the sticky sap around the bud.
  • Peonies are thirsty flowers - so remember to top up with fresh water in the vase.
  • Put the vase with peonies in a cool spot to prolong the life of the flowers - especially at night.
  • Peonies last for about five days in bud and up to five days in flower.

Pink Peony

Have a Wonderful Floral Day!

I'll see you later in the week with more flowers on 
'Of Spring and Summer'. 

~ xoxo ~

Ingrid

[Styling and photography © Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]
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9 comments:

  1. Pondside6 May 2015 at 01:26

    Exquisite!
    I shall be looking for peonies at roadside stands - the deer have chewed ours all off the stems.

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  2. Frances6 May 2015 at 02:42

    Oh Ingrid, how I do love peonies! This is the time of the year that peonies and lilacs begin to make their appearance at various local markets.

    You've added to my knowledge of how to treat peonies properly. I do hope to bring some home with me this week.
    xo

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  3. cath carbone6 May 2015 at 07:14

    Très joli post !

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  4. Anonymous6 May 2015 at 13:36

    Hi Ingrid,
    You already peonies! How beautiful!
    I hope they come to us quickly, because I find them so beautiful!
    Have a nice day!

    With love, Gerry

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  5. Unknown6 May 2015 at 14:56

    A lovely post...and great information. Thank you

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  6. HWIT BLOGG6 May 2015 at 20:27

    Oj, pioner redan! Men snart så blommar alla mina...längtar...
    Fina bilder som man blir glad av Ingrid!
    Kram Titti

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  7. Anonymous7 May 2015 at 11:18

    Vackra pioner!
    Hibiskus, som du skriverom nedan, växer som stora buskar nere i Spanien. I Wales går det inte lika bra, tyvärr.
    Ha det bra!

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  8. Madelief7 May 2015 at 18:38

    Beautiful Ingrid! I am waiting for the peonies in my garden to bloom as well. The leaves are already visible, but no buds yet. It's difficult to be patient sometimes :-)

    Happy weekend ahead!

    Madelief x

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  9. Elderberry-Rob8 May 2015 at 07:21

    I have a peony plant in the garden, hopeful I might get a flower this year as it's quite young. thanks for tips on getting the best out of them.

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