Once your get your peonies, it’s important to cut and hydrate them properly. First, you must cut the stems with a sharp knife or floral shears. Kitchen scissors will crush the stems and prevent proper hydration.
- If your stems have foliage, you’ll want to strip most of it, except for any leaves just below the bloom. This will help force water to the bloom.
- Also, peonies are not lilies and do not look good displayed tall. If your peonies are sitting 6 or more inches above the lip of the vase, they probably look a little scant and wonky. Shorten your stems so that they sit closer to the vase; this will help accelerate the hydration process and help your arrangement look better.