There is so much more to a peony than being just a pretty flower. Let's find a few types of peonies you should have in your garden.
Batul Nafisa Baxamusa
A peony flower is known as the 'King of Flowers' in China and Japan.
It often symbolizes wealth in China, as only the Emperors used peonies. In Japan, it symbolized bravery, honor, and good luck.
So in general, peonies symbolize love, prosperity, honor, romance, good fortune, beauty, and wealth.
They are the perfect flowers to be gifted to someone getting married, graduating, starting a new venture, or just had a baby.
Let us take a look at some of the beautiful types of peonies that you should know about.
Chinese Raspberry Sundae
These pink flowers steal the show in any arrangement since 1968.
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Charlie's White
These double-creamy flowers grace gardens with fragrant, crepe-like petals.
First Arrival
These rose-scented beauties are a delightful addition to any garden. First arrival peonies, 8-inch flowers, are highly sought after by collectors for their easy maintenance.
Coral Charm
Aren't these salmon peonies pretty? They transform beautifully while blooming.
Burning Bright
These red-pink peonies with yellow centers, developed in the 1940s, stand out among blooms.
Bowl of Beauty
These pink flowers with highly fragrant centers are perfect for bouquets.
Bartzella
A bright change from the pastel peonies. These bright golden-yellow peonies have a striking beauty to brighten up any corner of a room.
Do Tell
This 7-inch orchid-pink flower is a Japanese favorite, perfect with roses.
Festiva Maxima
Charming white Festiva Maxima flowers, extra petals since 1851.
Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk peonies: large, double-flowered, and sweetly bi-colored.
Peonies have been around since 4000 years ago! They reached Japan from China by the 8th century. They reached Europe in the late 1800's. Since then they became a global hit.
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Peonies are pretty, elegant, and graceful flowers. They are absolutely magical. You can gift them to anyone and bring a big smile on the receiver's face.