05/30/2026
Our Plant of the Week is…the absolutely beautiful peony!
Here in Kansas all of our peonies have already bloomed, but because they can be dry stored in the refrigerator, I got to use them in yesterday’s wedding bouquets. They looked wilty and shriveled when I got them out of the fridge, but a fresh cut and fresh water with flower food gave me this! Crazy…but I get to do it again for next weekend’s wedding 😊
The only downside to them is that ants love them, but if you cut them in the marshmallow stage, you’ll avoid bringing the hitchhikers in your house!
Botanical name: Paeonia
Origin: peonies go back to Ancient Greek times—it was believed that nymphs turned themselves into peony flowers to avoid being seen by humans. Even in full bloom, peonies’ petals curl inward, protecting their delicate centers.
Victorian Meaning: bashfulness and modesty, romance and marriage
Besides being beautiful, they smell amazing! I won’t tell you how many times I buried my nose in them while arranging them…it never happened at all…
