Considering your wedding flowers and looking for a statement bouquet?
Personally, my first choice are these beautiful fushia penoies in a cascading bouquet! Simply stunning!
The peony is named after Paean, who was a student of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius. Zeus turned Paean into the peony to save him from the anger of Asclepius, who had become jealous of his student’s healing abilities! Not so romantic, but beautiful all the same.
Blooming in shades of pink, peach, white and maroon, peonies are native to North Japan, parts of Asia, parts of North America and Southern Europe, and are perfect for a romantic woodlands wedding because thats exactly where you will find them growing!
Peonies are seasonal, and usually available in Australia from the end of October through to the start of December. That is not long enough, I know, I wish they bloomed all year round! Never fear, peonies are available to import from Europe during their Spring season from late April to June, but just be conscious of importing costs if you are getting married out of the Australian season!
And if all of that is not enough to convince you to pick these gorgeous flowers try this... The Chinese name for peony is “sho yu” which means “most beautiful”. Could they be more perfect?
xoxoxox Bonnie
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Information Credit: Polkadot Bride & Flowers and Plants by Interflora