Many girls adhere to the principle: spring has not officially arrived if there is no bouquet of peonies in a vase at home. It is not without reason that the fair sex adore these flowers. Their enchanting aroma is truly associated with the onset of warmth, and it is difficult to stop admiring the lush buds.

But do you know these plants so well? For the most inquisitive customers, our flower delivery service Beauty Flowers has prepared many interesting facts about beautiful peonies.

Peonies in numbers

These amazing flowers can surprise not only with their visual and aromatic features. Just think about it:

• 2,000 years - that is how long, as researchers assure, peonies have been growing on our planet.
• 100 is the maximum number of buds on one bush per season.
• 25 cm is the optimal diameter of the flower. Although the parameters of the bud depend on the variety and age of the plant. By the way, when the Venetian traveler Marco Polo first saw a peony, he described it as a flower the size of a cabbage.

If you need peonies, you can choose them individually in our online store. The prices do not break any records, they are among the most affordable in Ukraine.

The connection of peonies with medicine

You probably didn’t guess that peonies are directly related to the medical field. Here are some interesting facts about this:

• The name “peony” comes from the name Paean. According to an ancient Greek legend, this was the name of the student of Asclepius, the god of medicine. The teacher was very jealous of his student’s success and decided to poison him. But Zeus saved Paean, turning him into a healing plant.
• In ancient times, peony flowers were credited with medicinal properties. It was believed that their pleasant aroma helps stop an asthma attack and headache.
• Until the 19th century, peonies were used exclusively as a medicine and seasoning. The plant became decorative only in the 20th century — as an element of landscape design.

Today, such flowers are preferred to be bought for making interior bouquets — to cheer themselves up, or as an addition to a gift to a loved one.

Why do peonies accompany weddings and marriages?

Many brides complement wedding bouquets with peonies, and these flowers are also traditionally given to married couples. We reveal the secret of why this is so:

• Peonies mean a happy married life.
• This is a symbol of balance in relationships.

Peonies are an ideal choice if you are planning a gift for your beloved on your wedding anniversary or Valentine's Day.