Wednesday, July 21, 2010

More Than a Flower: The Peony

The Peony symbolizes "healing"- Happy life, happy marriage, good health, prosperity and it grants the recipient the power to keep a secret. It is the longest used flower over time and is the state flower of Indiana.


 It is a native bloom to Asia, seen in many LUXE events.  Their large, fluffy, cotton-like blooms add dimension, and give a magificant scent!  Here Martha Stewart features the bloom in her garden "Peony Party".



Of course, the peony is a flower of choice for many weddings.  Below is a photo of a Bouquet featuring white peonies from Ayer and Alex Drayers Celebrity Wedding.



Symbolizing healing and health could also explain why lush burgundy peonies were accompanied with over 4,000 roses in the celebrity wedding of Ian Smith, M.D. & Triste Noelle Lieteau.



Peony joined with orchids in Celebrity Wedding: Brandon Routh & Courtney Ford.

Photos Credits of InStyle Magazine and Marth Stewart.

Follow our blog for our "More Than A Flower" series providing insight into the relationship between florals  and personality. Remember, there is more to a flower than what meets the eye.  Stay tuned for our next feature bloom: The Sunflower.


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