receive a bouquet of peonies It’s always a nice touch. However, if you like flowers, you also don’t have to wait for others to give them to you, you can treat yourself and buy the bouquet you like the most. It is sure to brighten up your home or workplace.
Whatever their origin, bouquets made from peonies are so beautiful that we all regret that they end up spoiling. For this reason, today I am going to explain to you how to preserve their natural beauty for as long as possible and what you can do next to dry the flowers and continue to enjoy their beauty.
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Tips for keeping a bouquet of peonies
Growing and caring for a peony plant at home is something that can bring you great joy. But receiving a bouquet of flowers is something that has a special charm.
Concerning the bouquet of peonies, this one It is generally associated with love, happiness and beauty.. It’s a romantic gesture, but it can also be a nice gesture of friendship, to wish the best to the one who receives this gift.
If you were lucky enough to receive a bouquet of peonies, or if you offered it to yourself, now that you have it at home, you surely want it to last as long as possible.
THE peonies are very delicate flowers once separated from the plant, but with a few simple precautions, we will be able to enjoy their natural beauty for a little longer.
Remove paper and other accessories
Flower bouquets are usually very well decorated. Wrapped in a more or less striking paper and with a bow. It is even possible that another decorative element will be added to them. Although all this is very beautiful, it is not useful for the preservation of the bouquet.
Start by carefully removing all these elements and leave the flowers alone. Now find a vase where you can hold them.
Change the water and cut the stems
The water in which the flowers are put, whether they are peonies or another variety, generally develop bacteria that accelerate the decomposition of the flower. This happens because this water stagnates and fills with waste and microorganisms.
It is advisable to change the water in your peony bouquets every two days. In fact, if you dare to do it daily, so much the better.
If you see any leaves or petals left in the vase, remove them, because if they start to decompose, they will contaminate the water much faster.
Enjoy every time you go to change the water for cut the stem of the flowers a little. You don’t have to do this every day or you’ll soon run out of stems, but you should do it every other day. What you get by removing between two and three centimeters of the stem is improve nutrient and water absorption by the flower, thus prolonging its life.
Choosing the right location for your bouquet of peonies
The peony tolerates hot temperatures well, but not excessive heat, and the same goes for its flowers. Put the bouquet in a place where receive natural light, but not too directly.
Prolonged exposure to heat and sun will cause flowers to wilt much faster. Do not put them next to the window or near a radiator.
Be careful when handling
In general, the less you touch a bouquet of peonies, the better. But we have already seen that for its conservation we must change the water and cut the stems, so we will have to touch the flowers even if we do not want to.
It is advisable in these cases to do so with all possible care. We will take the flowers by the stem and we will refrain from squeezing the petalsas this can seriously damage the flower and accelerate its decay process.
Remove dried flowers
Dried flowers produce ethylene, which is not good for those who are still well. If you notice that one of the peonies has dried up before the others, remove it immediately.
Precisely to protect your flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas, try not to have them near other flowers and fruits. Because this gas accelerates the aging process and this makes the bouquet of peonies last less than it should.
How to dry a bouquet of peonies?
If you want to enjoy the beauty of peonies for longer, you can dry them. For a good result, don’t wait for the flowers to start to fadedo it with flowers with firm petals and no blemishes.
I briefly tell you two ways to carry out the process:
Air-dry a bunch of peonies
- Select the flowers.
- Shake them well to remove any insects or any remaining soil.
- Cut the stem a little.
- Tie three to five flowers tightly with garden twine.
- Hang the bouquet upside down in a dark, warm and well-ventilated place. Try not to receive direct sunlight.
- Allow to dry for several weeks until you see the petals feel dry and crisp to the touch.
- Open the petals very carefully and store them in a cool, dry place.
drying peonies with silica gel
Silica gel is a desiccant and dehumidifier this will help you speed up the process of drying the peonies. You can easily find it in pharmacies and online stores. Once you have it, follow these steps:
- Get an airtight container (tupperware is best) that has enough room to accommodate the flowers without touching each other.
- Fill the bottom of this container with a layer of silica gel.
- Place the flowers on top of this layer, avoiding the petals rubbing against each other.
- Sprinkle more gel over the flowers until they are completely covered. Do this very carefully so as not to damage them.
- Close the container and let it dry for at least a week.
- When they are ready, carefully remove them from the silica gel.
Store and until dry bouquet of peonies It is something much simpler than is usually believed. I encourage you to put these tips into practice and let me know in the comments section how it went for you.