All Entries in the "Peony" Category
How to Dry Peonies
Peonies are beautiful in the garden, but unfortunately, for flower lovers, their blooming season is all too fleeting. You can enjoy these delightful blossoms all year, however, by preserving your flowers with a drying process.
First of all, it’s important to select the right blooms for drying, no matter which preservation method you choose. Select flowers [...]
Peony Plant Problems
Common Problems of the Peony Plant
The peony plant is a solitary genus in the flowering plant family. They are generally found and grow predominantly in Asia, western North America and southern Europe. Nearly all peonies are herbaceous perennial plants growing up to 0.5 to 1.5 meters high. However, some peonies are woody shrubs that could [...]
Chinese Peony
History Of The Chinese Peony
The peony is indigenous to southern Europe, western North America and Asia. The majority of peonies are herbaceous perennial plants, however, there are other types of peonies, which can be distinguished easily by their loftier height. Tree peonies are more like woody shrubs that can grow up to 1.5 to 3 [...]
Peony Flower
The Story Behind the Admired Peony Flower
Peonies are comprised of deeply lobed leaves as well as massive, usually aromatic flowers, varying from white to yellow or red, in late spring and early summer. Previously, peonies were usually categorized in the family Ranunculaceae, together with Anemones and Hellebores. Peonies have distinctively glossy and lacy leaves, but [...]
The Peony
A Guide To The Peony
Peonies are naturally found in Japan and China, where they have been valued for their attractive array of colorful flowers, and they come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and styles. Several garden stores have peonies, and a considerable number of companies in fact focus on growing and hybridizing these [...]
