Peony Tip

Do you LOVE peonies?

They are possibly one of my favorite flowers next to dahlia's.

I have at least twelve peony bushes.

Since I have quite a few, they sometimes bloom at the exact same

time.  I am going to share in this post how to preserve your peonies

and package them away til you need them. 

First check your peony to see if the center feels like a soft

marshmallow.  

If it does, then this is the time you will want to

cut your flowers. 

Here are a bunch that are ready to be preserved.

Cut any of the flowers that have that soft center. 

After you cut them, make sure and remove the leaves

at the bottom. 

Now using some cello wrap ( pick up at dollar tree)

Wrap the top of the buds tightly adhering with scotch tape.

Wrap like you see here, then pull the top over

the flower buds and adhere the tape. 

All wrapped and ready to be put in the refrigerator,

that's right, into the frig they go. 

And did you know that you can leave these in your frig for up to two months? That's how you preserve them and they can be

left in the frig til you need them or gift them.

This bouquet below is after the peonies were

in the frig for 4 weeks.

Just gorgeous!