Peonies are a favorite flower of mine for a multitude of reasons. I absolutely love the way the large blooms are so delicate yet so full. The way the pedals are presented with layer upon layer of gorgeous texture and full body that adds to an heir of sophistication unlike any other flower I have seen or worked with; not to be outdone by the opulent fragrances they hold.
One reason peonies are making a large resurgence is their Hollywood glam factor- remember Carrie’s bouquet from Sex and the City? This bouquet incorporated some of the Gardenia variety as well as some varieties of cream and white roses. This bouquet was an exaggerated example of richness combined with simplicity.
I was recently asked by a client if I could incorporate peonies and hydrangea into a wedding design. This made me revisit suppliers and inquire about affordable varieties. I have to say that this revisit has been a successful one and I am planning on bringing peonies to the island and by doing so offering brides more choice! I love taking flower design to the next level and pushing the envelope in all my designs and so this is the perfect opportunity to get the creative juices flowing once again!
Peonies have been celebrated throughout the ages in the orient and later Europe and were the subject of many fine art pieces including porcelain works as well as paintings by Renoir. The variety of flower has also captured the attention of celebrities including Martha Stewart who grows her own peonies as well as Oprah Winfrey.
Representation of peonies by Lang Shih-ning (Giuseppe Castiglione, 1688 - 1766) from the Ch'ing Dynasty. The Italian Jesuit, painter and architect lived and worked at the court of Emperor Ch'ien Lung.
Peonies, Auguste Renoir, 1879
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