Best peony bouquets to order for delivery online
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Summer is approaching and one of our very favourite things about this time of year is that peonies are blossoming just about everywhere.
The delicate bowl-shaped blooms are the perfect way to breathe freshness and new life into your interiors or send to someone special as a thoughtful gift.
Homegrown stems are only available for a limited time but are so popular that popular florists have dedicated sections on their websites.
They flower from late April to June and come in every shade apart from blue, making now the perfect time to indulge in a bouquet without the guilt of clocking up needless air miles.
Structurally complex and heavenly scented, Arena Flowers reveals “there are around 40 species of peonies with around 6,500 cultivars and hybrids”, giving you plenty of choice for filling vases in every room of the house.
What do peonies symbolise?
Peonies symbolise good fortune and a happy marriage so there’s no wonder why they’re the top choice for brides across the country. The pretty flowers are also a 12th Wedding Anniversary symbol, meaning they’re perfect for sending to any couples you know who are celebrating the landmark moment.
With proper water changes and care (keep away from heat sources and sunlight), peonies can last up to ten days and can unfurl from the size of a golf ball to an impressive ten inches wide.
As sales of the petals rocket and wedding season gets into full flow, we round up the nicest bunches from our favourite florists.
Prepare to swoon over the best peony bouquets to order now before they’re gone for another season.
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Bloom & Wild The Zadie
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So popular are peonies right now that letterbox flower trailblazer Bloom & Wild has a dedicated section on their website just for the variety.
There’s a sweet selection to choose from. Stepping away from the romantic look but with oodles of appeal, The Zadie offers high energy with a mix of peonies, magenta celosia and peach-tipped alstroemeria, creating colour and texture clashes that we can’t get enough of.
The stems will arrive in bud, along with two packets of flower food for different days. Once they're out of their cardboard packaging and into a vase filled with water, the peonies will slowly unfurl to showcase their beauty and heavenly scent. Using the flower food and changing the water will help The Opal bouquet last even longer, offering a jolt of joy with every glance.
M&S An Abundance of Seasonal Peonies
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Going big on bouquets going to your home, M&S has this 10-stem display ready to order when peonies are in peak season. The ruffled, pillowy-looking flowers will arrive in a cerise or coral hue, arriving in bud so as to develop over the following days.
Arena Flowers Mixed Peonies
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Arena Flowers love peony season so much they’re campaigning for a National Peony Day to honour the flower.
The florist has six lovely bouquets that celebrate the peony; we’ve fallen for the mixed bunch of coral and rich red blooms for their intense colour and drama. Be warned it will take a few days for your bouquet to resemble the one in this picture as everything arrives in bud. The display is well worth the wait, and means you can enjoy them for even longer.
Waitrose Peonies Bunch
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Whilst these may not be the most showstopping bunch in this edit, if it’s value for money you’re after, then look no further. Featuring a handful of stems in a baby pink hue, at £10, it’s a no brainer.
Appleyard Flowers Coral Charm Peonies
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Admire the splendour of British-grown peonies over at Appleyard Flowers, which has this lovely sunset-inspired bunch for delivery for just shy of £40.
Named Coral Charm, the peonies will bloom and change colour over time, transforming from strong coral to pink, peach, yellow and finally, white. The bouquet comes in three sizes: bijou, chic and grande.
Flowerbx Flamingo Peonies
When they come into season, Flowerbx’s flamingo peonies are a coral-hued delight that make every glance a treat. They start off a vibrant coral with the colour delicately fading over time.
Though you can’t get your hands on them just yet, if you check back in a few weeks, we’re sure you’ll be pleased with the selection on offer in the florist’s dedicated peony section.
bloom Porcelain White Peony bouquet
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Bloom is also offering a stunning display of peonies as we get into the season. As well as six bouquet options in various hues of red, pink and white, you can also add chic vases to complete the gift.
We adore the look of the Porcelain White Peony bouquet, which offers a fresher, cleaner take on the popular blooms - and start at £47.50 for 10 stems.
McQueens Flowers Maia
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Hoping to go all-out with a flower delivery? McQueens have long been the name to know in the luxe flower world. To celebrate peony season, they’re offering this bunch, impossible not to feel lifted by.
The arrangement comprises Coral Charm peonies, blue delphinium, bright Viburnum and sunset coloured roses with fragrant stems of Eucalyptus providing the supporting act. The instant impact promises to deliver a burst of lovely spring colour to any setting.
La Grande Beaute Peony Bouquet
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While it's true that good things come in small packages when it comes to flowers, we can be found firmly in the 'bigger is better' camp. If it's a stunned awe response you're hoping to achieve, this supersized arrangement from La Grande Beaute looks set to deliver.
Available for central London courier ony, bouquet sizes start at 30 stems up to 100, which costs £700. The all-white bouquet promises to turn your recipient's home into a dreamscape.