Each woman has her own favorites in the world of flowers. But it is difficult to find one that would be indifferent to the tender beauty of peonies and their divine smell. It is not surprising that these flowers are gaining more and more popularity.
Beautiful bouquets of peonies are in great demand today. Florists often use these flowers for wedding and birthday compositions. Our article will tell you about the most fashionable trends in floral design, the rules for choosing bouquets, the compatibility of various plants with each other.
The memory of children's parties
Many keep in their hearts wonderful memories of the most important childhood events. Everyone whose childhood fell on the Soviet and perestroika years remember that all touching school holidays were invariably accompanied by lush beautiful bouquets of flowers. Peonies were real favorites.
The same flowers were received for birthdays and professional holidays by all those who had occasion to accept congratulations during the peony blooming season. And he, I must say, is quite long: from May to September.
It is worth noting that in the past this flower was the most affordable and common. Unpretentious bushes felt great in cottages and personal plots, they were often grown even in flowerbeds at the entrances of high-rise buildings. For special occasions and the most expensive people, workers preferred to choose flowers more impressive: roses, callas, gladioli.
Treasures worthy of an emperor
But in past centuries, everything was different. The homeland of peonies is China. In those parts, this flower was considered a symbol of luxury and imperial power. Crowned persons surrounded themselves with magnificent fragrant spheres of peonies, considering them a worthy decoration of the most refined palaces.
At the courts of ancient rulers there were even special ministers involved in the care of peonies. Experts have established that the history of breeding of this plant began at least two millennia ago. Today, the Chinese planted peony bushes near the houses, believing that this eloquently speaks of well-being, wealth and harmonious family relationships.
The role of peonies in modern floristry
Today, the attitude towards peonies is somewhat rethought. Specialists count about 5,000 varieties of this flower. Some of them are captivating by the same unpretentious simplicity, as several decades ago. But there are those whose beauty can overshadow other flowers.
Designers make beautiful bouquets of peonies, combining them with other colors, complementing with all kinds of decor, unusual details and accessories.
The most luxurious varieties of peonies
Specialty stores sell peonies of various shapes, sizes and colors. Snow-white varieties possess special beauty and tenderness: Mirage with yellow stamens, Gardenia and Duchesse de Nemours with lush flowers, velvet Ansantress.
Gladys Taylor, Pink Panther, and Sarah Bernhardt are very common among rose varieties. Combining flowers of different shades of one tone, you can make a very beautiful bouquet of peonies with the ombre effect.
If you prefer bright shades, pay attention to “Ruth Clay”, “Red Charm”, “Eilini Bell” - these are varieties with red flowers.
Florists have long conquered unexpected shades. For example, in many catalogs you can find pale blue peonies.
And such varieties as Lemon Dream and Lollipop have a mottled color. Petals of flowers belonging to the Top Brass variety can be painted in 2-3 different shades.
The combination of flowers in a bouquet
Choosing a bouquet, you should focus on current trends. The following combinations are most relevant today:
- a bouquet in pastel colors (soft pink, beige, lemon flowers in combination with light green greens);
- a composition of flowers of different shades of the same gamut (large flowers of a cold pink color surrounded by small dark cherry buds and dark green leaves as contrasting accents);
- tandems of plain colors of different sizes.
However, this does not mean that a beautiful bouquet of peonies should match the pattern. Do not be afraid to show imagination! After all, you know better than all florists combined about the preferences of a loved one who you plan to please with a floral present.
Peony Wedding Bouquets: Beautiful Ideas
Foreigners have long begun to use these flowers in wedding decor. If you think orchids and roses are too commonplace, lilies are overly popular, and lilies of the valley are not solemn enough, be sure to pay attention to peonies!
Professionals recommend not focusing on white. In the photographs, such a bouquet will look expressionless against the background of the dress. Surround the white peonies with bright maroon.
In the case when the bride chose a dress of an unusual color (ivory, ivory, azure), it is advisable to choose contrasting flowers for a bouquet in a harmonious shade.
Many brides prefer to abandon traditional delicate flowers in favor of bright and expressive.
Unusual design
Once upon a time, when composing a bouquet, it was customary to fold the stem to the stem, forming a lush spherical dome, and for convenience, wrap the bottom of the plants in paper or film. Today, when designing compositions, they often use fabric, and of completely different types: from organza to matting.
One of the latest trends is beautiful bouquets in a box. Peonies can also be designed that way. A special cylindrical box similar to a hat box will do. Often, experts use containers in the form of a heart. If you plan to compose a composition yourself, you can use any base, decorated with beautiful designer paper.
Fear of fragility is not worth it. When arranging the bouquet, the bottom of the box is lined with a special porous material saturated with water. With proper care, the flowers will live no less than in a vase.
Companion Flowers
If you want to get the most beautiful bouquet, peonies can be supplemented with white orchids, purple balls of decorative onions, small daisies, bells, small bright carnations. Roses are perfectly combined with peonies - bouquets of these flowers of the same shade look simply magical.
Translation from the language of flowers
In Greece, these flowers were considered a symbol of health. Giving a bouquet of peonies as if wishes the recipient longevity and strength.
Europeans give beautiful bouquets of peonies, wanting to inform about their sincere intentions and tender feelings. Presented for a family celebration, these flowers carry only good energy, symbolizing the wishes of longevity, wealth, mutual understanding.
In Russia, it is permissible to present a bouquet of peonies not only to a woman. This bouquet will be a worthy present to a man, for example, a teacher or a boss-hero.
It is worth recalling peonies even when there was a spontaneous desire to please a person with a pleasant surprise. The expressive beauty and bewitching aroma of a flower will remind you of pleasant moments for a long time.