pring is here and one of our favourite things about the season is that peonies are blossoming just about everywhere.
The delicate bowl-shaped blooms are the perfect way to breathe freshness and new life into your interiors or send to someone special as a thoughtful gift.
They flower from late-April to June and come in every shade apart from blue, making now the perfect time to indulge in a bouquet without the guilt of clocking up needless air miles. Structurally complex and heavenly scented, Arena Flowers says “there are around 40 species of peonies with around 6,500 cultivars and hybrids”, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to filling your vases.
They symbolise good fortune and a happy marriage – no wonder they’re the top choice for brides across the country. They’re also a 12th Wedding Anniversary symbol.
With proper water changes and care (keep away from heat sources and sunlight), peonies can last up to ten days and can unfurl from the size of a golf ball to an impressive ten-inches wide.
As sales of the petals rocket and weddings gets into full flow, we round up the nicest bunches from our favourite florists.
Prepare to swoon over the best peony bouquets to order now before they’re gone for another season.
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Bloom & Wild The Carey
So popular are peonies right now that trailblazers of letterbox flowers Bloom & Wild have a dedicated section on their website just for the variety.
There’s a sweet selection to choose from. Our hot ticket is Maeve, a delightful composition that looks straight out of Bridgerton. Each bunch is made up of 23 stems, with blooms and foliage including the likes of coral charm peonies, snapdragons, carnations, roses, chasmanthium grass and pistache Blooming lovely.
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M&S An Abundance of Seasonal Peonies
Going big on bouquets going to your home, M&S has this 10-stem display ready to order when peonies are in peak season. The ruffled, pillowy-looking flowers will be a classic pink lifted by the gentle addition of green foliage. Sublime.
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bloom Porcelain White Peony bouquet
Bloom is also offering a stunning display of peonies as we get into the season. As well as six bouquet options in various hues of red, pink and white, you can also add chic vases to complete the gift.
We adore the look of the Porcelain White Peony bouquet, which offers a fresher, cleaner take on the popular blooms – and start at £47.50 for 10 stems.
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McQueens Flowers New Era
Planning to go all-out with a flower delivery? McQueens have long been the name to know in the luxe flower world. To celebrate peony season, they’re offering two of their most swoon-worthy bunches.
Coral and pink peonies are the star of the show here, lifted with softer tones from salmon toned sweet peas and punctuated with dark Blue irises.
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Appleyard Flowers Peony Trio
Admire the splendour of British-grown peonies over at Appleyard Flowers, which has this lovely bunch for delivery for just shy of £40. Framed with lush lime bupleurum, it makes an ideal gift for a special occasion like an anniversary (they’re the flowers to mark 12 years of marriage), birthday or simply a ‘just because’ treat.
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Your London Florist Coral Charm peonies fresh bouquet
What started as an artisan flower shop in North London has grown to become a UK-wide favourite over the 20 years its been in action – and it’s clear to see why with this beautiful hand-tied bouquet of 16 stems. They’ll arrive in tight buds so you can watch the petals unfurl over time. Divine.
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Waitrose Peonies Bunch
Whilst these may not be the most showstopping bunch in this edit, if it’s value for money you’re after, then look no further. Featuring a handful of stems in a baby pink hue, at £10, it’s a no brainer.
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Airwick Essential Mist Kit, Essential Oil Diffuser Air Freshener for Aromatherapy, Balancing Peony & Jasmine
Fresh peony fragrance may last up to 10 days, but if you can’t get enough of the sweet scent, enlist Air Wick to keep it going longer. This Essential Mist Kit comes with a Peony & Jasmine oil, helping infuse your space with the flowers’ pretty notes for longer – this lasts up to 45 days. You can also adjust the intensity and frequency of the mist so that your room feels just right, all the time.
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Flowerbx Flamingo Peonies
When they come into season, Flowerbx’s flamingo peonies are a coral-hued delight that make every glance a treat. They start off a vibrant coral with the colour delicately fading over time.
Though you can’t get your hands on them just yet, if you check back in a few weeks, we’re sure you’ll be pleased with the selection on offer in the florist’s dedicated peony section.
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Arena Flowers Miss Piggy
Arena Flowers love peone season so much they’re campaigning for a National Peony Day to honour the flower.
Whilst you can’t buy them from the site yet, the award-winning florist is guaranteed to have a great selection of stunning peony bouquets in its collection: from letterbox-friendly blooms to luxury bouquets. Until then, you can shop its range of spring blooms, instead.
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