What’s in season in the world of flowers? Peonies are in season!

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Fun facts about peonies:

• They are the Chinese “king of the flowers” and the floral symbol of China. When Marco Polo discovered them there, he described them as “roses as big as cabbages”.

• Some cultures celebrate them as symbols feminine beauty, good fortune and a happy marriage (which is why they are a popular bridal bouquet flower for spring and summer weddings.

• They come in all colours but blue.

• Pink peonies are the most fragrant.

• They are probably the easiest paper faux flower you can make.

• Fashion loves peonies this season.

Enjoy their flamboyant fluffiness in this little gallery of peony products and projects:

peoniesandposies.com

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etsy.com

colincowieweddings.com

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ashandcrafts.com

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Ted Baker bag

Freshly cut peonies | How to make paper peonies | Floral-animal print | Dreamy pillow case | Peony skirt – who knew? | Paper peony garland/curtain | Beautiful bridal crown | Peonies bag at Ted Baker

See some more magnificent floral art here