Tag Archives: Peony

Happy Friendship Day!

Posted on August 2, 2015 by liseannforeman

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Posted in Fun Stuff, Inspiration, Peony | Tagged flower, flowers, fresh flowers, Friendship, Friendship Day, International Friendship Day, Peony | Leave a comment

This is one of the most exciting times of the year! Many beautiful flowers are blooming, particularly peonies. The peak season for peonies is April, May and June – just in time for wedding season! Peonies are large, luscious and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Gardening Tips, Peony | Tagged flowers, gardening, gardening tips, Peony | 5 Comments

Celebrate Chinese New Year With These Flowers

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Today is one of the happiest days for Chinese people! It’s Chinese New Year, one of the largest, most important holidays of the year! To celebrate this special occasion, homes are often decorated with assorted plants and flowers. In Chinese, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chrysanthemum, Daffodils, Flower Varieties, Holidays, Peony | Tagged azalea, Chinese New Year, Chrysanthemum, flowers, kalanchoe, Lunar New Years, narcissus, Orchid, Peony | Leave a comment

The Ever Popular Peony

Posted on May 21, 2012 by avantgardenia

Peonies symbolizes nobility, value and peace; however, they can also signify shame. The name originates from Greek mythology- Paeon was a bright student learning under the god Asclepius. Zeus turned Paeon into a flower to save him from the jealous … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Varieties, Peony | Tagged Cut Flowers, flower variety, fresh flowers, Peony, Wedding Flowers | 9 Comments

New Flower Growers – in Alaska?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Connor Lowry

When I think of flower growers I think of warm, sunny & tropical climates. Places like Columbia, Ecuador & California to name a few. But it’s time for them to move over and make room for a new flower industry … Continue reading →

Posted in "Just The Facts", Flowers in the News, Peony | Tagged Alaska, Cut Flowers, flower growers, fresh flowers, peonies, Peony | 3 Comments

Fun Flower Facts: Peony

Posted on January 27, 2011 by iloveflowers53

Mythology: Mischievous nymphs were said to hide in the petals of the Peony, thus causing this magnificent flower to be given the meaning of Shame or Bashfulness in the Language of Flowers. It was named after Paneon, a physician to … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Varieties, Peony | Tagged Cut Flowers, flower, flowers, grow flowers, Peony, Ranunculaceae | 9 Comments

The Victorian Language of Flowers (the Meaning of Flowers)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Connor Lowry

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules – it’s the sentiment … Continue reading →