6 fascinating facts about peonies that will make you love their beautiful flowers even more
Bold, colorful, and fragrant, these flowers are popular all over the world for good reason.
You may have noticed the smell of blooming peonies on a walk in your neighborhood, and it is hard not to miss their stunning blooms. Individual peony flowers can reach up to 10 inches wide depending on the variety, and they come in every color except blue. Besides their large, layered flowers and pleasant aroma, peonies have incredible staying power in the garden (they can live for over 100 years!). Peonies produce excellent cut flowers and last more than a week in a vase; It is even possible to keep the buds in the refrigerator for up to three months to enjoy the flowers naturally after the flowering season. Not surprisingly, peonies are a much-loved plant, but they have a lot more to offer than you might think.
1. Peonies have centuries of history
Pioneers are native to Asia, Europe, and western North America. At the beginning of Chinese history, the peony was considered the national flower (it is now officially the plum flower). Members of the Tang Dynasty of China began cultivating peonies in the imperial courts in the 7th century BC. Their popularity spread to Japan in the early 11th century and to France and England in the 18th century. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, pioneers began to gain popularity in the United States. Peony became the state flower of Indiana in 1957, transforming Ginnia for the cause.
2. Punic is a great variety
There are over 6,500 pioneers, and new ones are introduced all the time. The American Peony Society oversees them and, every year presents its gold medal to an outstanding category. They all fit into three main categories: tree, herb, and beet (this is the cross between the other two). Most varieties are happy in full sun, but some woody peonies work best in partial shade. Peonies usually bloom from late spring to early summer, with early, mid, and late-flowering varieties helping to extend the flower show.
3. Their name is rooted in Greek mythology
Named after Paean (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. One version of the story is that Pion used a pion to treat a wound to Zeus, known as the healer of God. When Asclepius had murderous jealousy of his student, Zeus turned the pion into a peony flower and saved it.
4. Peonies have medicinal properties
Studies show that peony plants have anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat inflammation, blood clots, and general pain. In fact, the roots and seeds of peony have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat headaches, asthma, epilepsy, liver disease, and many other ailments. Peonies are used in European herbal medicine for bladder and kidney problems. However, peonies can cause gastrointestinal disorders in humans and animals such as cats and dogs.
5. Peony flowers have a lot of symbols
Aside from their fragrance and wide availability such as cut flowers, peonies are a common floral choice with brides because of their identity. Peonies symbolize love and affection and are considered a good omen for a happy marriage. Peonies are the traditional flower for the 12th wedding anniversary. Interestingly, flowers symbolize shame and shyness in the Victorian era. In China and Japan, pioneers possess strong and positive virtues such as courage, honor, respect, nobility, good luck, and prosperity.
6. Alaska produces millions of cut peonies
According to the Alaska Peony Growers Association, the largest peony producer in the Netherlands, the long, cold growing season allows for larger blooms later in the growing season. That means they are available during the main wedding season from June to September. The most commonly grown variety is 'Sarah Bernhard', which has delicate pink, double flowers full of petals because it is one of the few that florists demand by name.
If you like a lot of petals and fragrances, peonies are the flower for you. These flowers have a rich history of material, medicinal use, and mythology, and are a delight to grow in the garden. If you choose to plant peonies, keep this in mind Buy These amazing perennials will keep you alive!
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