Content
- What is needed to keep peonies in the vase for a long time?
- Peasant peonies are suitable for vase cutting
- How do you cut them correctly and when?
- Just before insertion into the vase
- With which other flowers do peonies harmonize?
- Care of cut flowers
- Tips
Peonies in the vase last longer if the stalk is cut regularly
What is needed to keep peonies in the vase for a long time?
In May / June the time has come and peonies are offered by florists and adorn vases here and there. What should you look for after buying or cutting your own peonies from the garden?
Peasant peonies are suitable for vase cutting
Only the peasant peonies are suitable as cut flowers. Other species quickly lose their fragrant petals after cutting. Cut off a maximum of one-third of all the flowers of a plant. Otherwise, rob the peony too much power.
How do you cut them correctly and when?
The following points should be heeded when cutting the flowers for the vase:
Just before insertion into the vase
After cutting or buying the peonies, the bottom leaves should be removed and this done:
With which other flowers do peonies harmonize?
Peonies work best in the vase on their own. You are also welcome to combine several colors. Who wants to combine them with other flowers in a bouquet, is right with these varieties:
Care of cut flowers
Care should not be neglected for durability. This includes shortening the stalk every 2 to 3 days. Take a knife and cut the handle diagonally. In addition, the water should be renewed regularly. In addition, you are welcome to add a splash of lemon juice. With good care, the cut flowers will last up to 10 days!
Tips
If some petals are already falling off, you can take them, dry them and use them later for tea. They are edible.