The peony blooms for only 3 months of the year and symbolizes love, prosperity and luck. Let's find out the meaning of the flower and how to grow it
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himPeonies bloom for only three months of the year producing flowers with numerous petals that symbolize prosperity, luck and love. Let's find out the meaning of the peony flower and how to grow this ornamental plant
La peony it is an ornamental plant whose flowers bloom just over three months a year, from mid-April to the end of July. There are numerous species of peony, divided into shrub and herbaceous plants. The former are characterized by an arboreal bearing and woody branches and can reach considerable dimensions, growing up to two meters in height. Herbaceous varieties of peonies, on the other hand, have a more limited development and tend to grow more in width than in height.
Both shrubby and herbaceous peonies produce flowers dense with petals whose colors cover a great variety of shades, from pure white to intense red.
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Peony flowers - a symbol of prosperity and beauty
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The flowers bloom in late spring and the very luxuriant flowering lasts only for two or three months, depending on the species and the climate in which the peony is grown.
The peony flower, with its richness of petals, is a symbol of prosperity and good omen. The peony flower is also associated with female beauty and reproduction and symbolizes the harmony of the couple between woman and man. Not surprisingly, peony is often included in brides' bouquets, to wish luck in new marriages.
The meaning of the peony flower then varies slightly according to the color of the petals: pink peonies are a symbol of romantic love, white peonies are an emblem of purity, while red peonies represent female eroticism.
Grow the peony
Peony is a hardy and hardy ornamental plant, so growing peony in pots or in the garden is particularly simple. Herbaceous peony species are those that are best suited to growing in pots, while shrubs can be grown in the garden or in large containers placed on terraces or balconies.
In any case, to ensure the production of flowers, the peony must be placed in a very bright position and away from direct sunlight.
The peony does not have great needs regarding the type of soil, but it does need to be fertilized and needs a lot of water, especially during the hot months. The soil must never be dry but water stagnation in pots and saucers must also be avoided to avoid root rot.
Starting in mid-April, the peony will begin to produce its beautiful flowers: the buds can be cut and placed in a pot at home, where they will open within a few days. To prolong the life of peony cut flowers, it is advisable to add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water in the vase. Peony flower petals, if untreated, are also edible and can be added to tea or salads.
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