The Peony flower is celebrated for its beauty and fragrance.
Peonies are grown in a wide range of colors from reds, pinks, whites, yellows, and corals. The flowers can be single, double, or multiple layers with a varying center formation.
This flower is surrounded by lush, glossy green foliage.
Look for mechanical damage on the blooms or stems. Also look for discolored buds (outer petal).
Peonies will last longest when bought or harvested while they're still in bud form. Don't be afraid to gently touch the buds before buying—if they're soft (think the texture of a marshmallow), that means they're close to opening.
If you receive dry-packed, we recommend conditioning of stem ends to prevent blockage and promote solution uptake. Cut approximately 1” or more off stems. Use clean, sanitized clippers or knife, and treat with FloraLife® Quick Dip.
Place flowers in a flower food solution such as FloraLife® Express 300 per manufacturer’s directions. Do not put flowers directly in metal/galvanized buckets. Use clean, high-quality water that has not been treated with a water softener as the salt levels can be damaging to flowers.
Store in a cooler at 34 - 38° F (1-3° C) with a relative humidity of 75-85%
Allow a minimum of 2 hours to hydrate by placing buckets in an area with good airflow.
Always remember FIFO (first in/first out) when rotating flowers.
Avoid crowding stems in buckets to prevent flower shattering or bruising.
Store peonies dry (bud form) in the cooler to extend their life; place them in water as soon as they begin to open.
The longer peonies are hydrated, the more fully they will bloom.
Peonies thrive in cool environments—maintain proper cooler temperatures and humidity.
Watch for botrytis—maintain proper airflow and cooler temperatures to avoid fungal growth.
Never store or display fresh-cut flowers near ripening produce, direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, or drafts.
Your best insurance policy? Send customers home with a FloraLife® Express Flower Food packet. Advise customers to repeat care and handing steps on the packet every 3 days or as needed for maximum enjoyment.
