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How to Create Beautiful Peony Flower Arrangements

Peony flower arrangements have timeless elegance and charm, making them a favorite for so many. We are covering everything from selecting your peonies, where to buy them, and how to care for them so they last.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: fresh flower care
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: fresh flowers, how to create a peony arrangement, how to preserve peonies, peony, peony bouquet, peony care
Yield: 1 bouquet
Cost: 15

Materials

  • 5 pieces peonies or more
  • 2 litre water distilled

Instructions

  • Start by selecting a variety of peonies in different colors and sizes. You can also add other flowers like roses or hydrangeas to complement the peonies.
    girl picking pick and white peonies in a garden
  • Fill the vase with water and add floral preservatives.
  • Cut the floral foam or flower frog to fit the vase and soak it in water until it is fully saturated.
    using a flower frog made out of wire for making a peony bouquet
  • Using the scissors, cut the stems at a 45-degree angle and remove any extra leaves that will be under water.
    cutting the stem of a peony to make a flower arrangement
  • Start by placing the larger peonies in the center of the foam and work your way outwards, adding smaller peonies and other flowers as you go. Make sure to vary the heights and angles of the flowers to create visual interest.
    Use smaller flowers or greenery to fill in any gaps between the larger flowers.
    Deborah at B Vintage Style in her kitchen arranging peonies of all different colors and variations
  • Enjoy! Remember to change the water every few days to keep the flowers fresh.
    huge pink peony arrangement in a white bucket on a farmhouse kitchen island

Notes

To keep your peonies blooming longer:
  • Choose blooms that are in the soft bud stage. 
  • Change or top up the water daily.
  • Use a flower preservative or flower food.
  • Keep your peonies out of the sun.