Every woman has her favorites in the world of flowers. But it is difficult to find one that would be indifferent to the delicate beauty of peonies and their divine smell. No wonder these flowers are gaining popularity.
Beautiful bouquets of peonies are in great demand today. Florists often use these flowers for wedding and birthday arrangements. 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.
Memory of children's holidays
Many keep in their hearts wonderful memories of the most important events of childhood. Everyone whose childhood fell on the Soviet and perestroika years remembers 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 a reason to accept congratulations in the peony flowering season. And I must say, he is quitelong: 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 dachas and household plots, they were often grown even in flowerbeds at the entrances of high-rise buildings. For special occasions and the dearest people, the workers preferred to choose more impressive flowers: roses, calla lilies, gladioli.
Treasures fit for an emperor
But in past centuries everything was different. Peonies are native to China. In those parts, this flower was considered a symbol of luxury and imperial power. The crowned persons surrounded themselves with magnificent fragrant balls of peonies, considering them worthy decoration of the most exquisite palaces.
In the courts of the ancient rulers there were even special servants who cared for peonies. Experts have established that the history of breeding this plant began at least two thousand years ago. Today, the Chinese plant peony bushes near their homes, believing that this speaks eloquently of well-being, prosperity and harmonious family relationships.
The role of peonies in modern floristry
Today, the attitude towards peonies is somewhat rethought. Experts number about 5,000 varieties of this flower. Some of them captivate with the same unpretentious simplicity as several decades ago. But there are some whose beauty can outshine other flowers.
Designers make beautiful bouquets of peonies, combining them with other flowers, complementing them with all kinds of decor, unusual details and accessories.
The most luxurious varieties of peonies
Specialized stores sell varieties of peonies of different shapes, sizes and colors. Snow-white varieties have special beauty and tenderness: Mirage with yellow stamens, Gardenia and Duchess de Nemours with lush flowers, velvet Anchantress.
Among the pink varieties, Gladys Taylor, Pink Panther, Sarah Bernhardt are very common. Combining flowers of different shades of the same tone, you can make a very beautiful bouquet of peonies with an ombre effect.
If you prefer bright colors, pay attention to "Root Clay", "Red Charm", "Iliniya Bell" - these are varieties with red flowers.
Flower growers have long conquered and unexpected shades. For example, in many catalogs you can find pale blue peonies.
And varieties such as "Lemon Dream" and "Lollipop" have a speckled color. Top Brass flower petals can be dyed in 2-3 different shades.
Combination of flowers in a bouquet
When choosing a bouquet, you should focus on current trends. The following combinations are most relevant today:
- bouquet in pastel colors (pale pink, beige, lemon flowers combined with light green greens);
- composition of flowers of different shades of the same range (large cold pink flowers surrounded by small dark cherry buds and dark green leaves as contrasting accents);
- tandems of solid colors in different sizes.
However, this does not mean at all that a beautiful bouquet of peoniesmust match the pattern. Don't be afraid to be imaginative! After all, you know better than all the florists put together about the preferences of a loved one whom 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 banal, lilies are too popular, and lilies of the valley are not solemn enough, by all means pay attention to peonies!
Pros recommend not to go in cycles in white. In photographs, such a bouquet will look inexpressive against the background of the dress. Surround white peonies with bright burgundy.
In the case when the bride chose a dress of an unusual color (ivory, ivory, azure), it is advisable to select contrasting flowers of a harmonizing shade for the bouquet.
Many brides prefer to forego traditional delicate colors in favor of bright and expressive ones.
Unusual design
Once upon a time, when making a bouquet, it was customary to fold the stalk to the stalk, forming a magnificent spherical dome, and for convenience, wrap the bottom of the plants in paper or film. Today, in the design of compositions, fabric is often used, and of completely different types: from organza to matting.
One of the newest trends is beautiful bouquets in a box. Peonies can also be arranged in this way. A special cylindrical box, similar to a hat box, will do. Often, experts use containers in the form of a heart. If youIf you plan to compose the composition yourself, you can use any base decorated with beautiful designer paper.
Fear of fragility is not worth it. When making a bouquet, the bottom of the box is lined with a special porous material soaked in 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 ornamental onion balls, small daisies, bluebells, small bright carnations. Roses go well with peonies - bouquets of these flowers of the same shade look just magical.
Translated from the language of flowers
In Greece, these flowers were considered a symbol of he alth. The one who gave a bouquet of peonies seemed to wish the recipient longevity and strength.
Europeans give beautiful bouquets of peonies, wanting to communicate sincere intentions and tender feelings. Presented at a family celebration, these flowers bring only good energy, symbolizing the wishes of longevity, we alth, 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 for a man, for example, a teacher or an anniversary boss.
Remembering peonies is also worth it when there is a spontaneous desire to please a person with a pleasant surprise. The expressive beauty and charming aroma of the flower will remind you of pleasant moments for a long time.
