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Peony

Paeonia

Lush, ruffled, and the queen of any arrangement when in season.

Vase life

5โ€“9 days

Water

lukewarm ยท soft stem

Role

focal

Water recipe

Standard flower food or 1 tsp sugar per liter.

Tricks of the trade

  • 1Buy them as tight 'marshmallow' buds โ€” gently squeeze: they should feel soft.
  • 2Wipe off any sticky sap with a damp cloth before arranging.
  • 3Warm water for 20 min coaxes stubborn buds to open.

Pairs well with

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Rose stem hydrator

Revives droopy roses fast. Also lovely for peonies.

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Wide-mouth ceramic vase

A 6โ€“8โ€ณ opening is the sweet spot for the spiral-grip technique.

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Kenzan flower frog

The florist secret for compote arrangements โ€” stems stay where you place them.

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Florist shears

A clean 45ยฐ cut is the #1 thing that keeps flowers alive longer.

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