Peonies

Gentle and wonderful peonies are in front of you! 🌼 Ideal for both birthday and wedding decorations. Fuzzy visuals and sophisticated packaging really evoke sentimental feelings.

History and symbolism

Peony is one of the most popular and everyone's favorite flowers. It is considered one of the oldest flowers in the world. They began to be cultivated in China, Japan and Mongolia, as early as the 5th century peony was used to decorate the emperor's gardens and was considered a royal flower, which is why ordinary people were not allowed to grow it. This is where the symbolism of the peony comes from, and it is still considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

An interesting legend related to the peonies

It is believed that the word "peony" comes from the Greek "paionios" - "healing". But there is another version of the origin of the peony, which is related to Greek mythology. Like many stories, this legend certainly include war. According to the legend, Heracles, the famous Greek hero, and the god of the underworld fought each other, during the fight, Heracles managed to injure Hades with an arrow. At that time, in Greece lived a talented doctor Peony, a student of Asclepius, the god of healing. When Asclepius could not find Asclepius, the afflicted Hades asked his student for help, and the he was able to heal him. Asclepius, jealous of his student's talent, decided to poison him. he learned about the impending danger and asked for help. And the Greek gods turned the peony into a beautiful flower as a sign of gratitude.

What color peonies exist in nature?

Peonies are found in almost every color except blue and navy blue. The most popular are pink, white, beige and dark burgundy peonies. You can also see yellow and purple flowers.

When is the season?

The Georgian peony season begins in the last months of spring and ends in the early months of summer. Different greenhouses have different varieties, and flowering time may vary.

As for Dutch peonies, they can be pre-ordered at any time of the season, the minimum delivery time is 7-10 days.

What is the difference between Georgian and Dutch peonies? What is their price?

The local variety is distinguished by its beautiful flowers and good fragrance during its flowering period. They are mainly: red, crimson, white, dark and light pink.

But unfortunately like all seasonal flowers, their blooming period is quite short compared to their market demand. The advantages of Dutch peonies over natives are that Dutch peonies can be purchased year-round, they have a much larger bud and stronger stem, but have a lighter scent than natives.
As for the price, the price of local peonies ranges from 5 to 15 GEL, and the Dutch one - from 25 to 50 GEL, the fact that the price of peonies changes every season, currently available peonies along with their prices should be taken into account.

How to use peony in wedding decoration?

For many years, peonies have been actively used in both wedding bouquets and festive decorations. This is not surprising, because this flower is traditionally associated with a happy marriage, good health, financial prosperity and success. Soft floral visuals and pastel colors are easy to match for any theme wedding.
Peony can be used to make both mono and mixed wedding bouquets, it suits both classic round bouquets and asymmetrical ones. As for the decoration, it can be used to beautify tables and arches or to enrich the visual effect of the ceremony. It has a pleasant gentle smell that is not annoying in closed places, so you can safely use it in the decoration of the guest table.
The flower will bloom in the heat, so if you like a half-open or closed peony bouquet, it would be advisable to keep it in water and in a cold environment before the ceremony and photo session. And for the wedding decor, it is better to choose a style for a fully opened peony.

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We wish you a fun and colorful day! 😊