What are the best occasions to send peony bouquets?
Let’s be honest, everyone loves receiving flowers. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple thoughtful gesture, it’s a sure-fire way to boost someone else’s day (and give you those warm, fuzzy feelings).
And nothing can lift our mood quite as much as a bouquet of peonies can! As the nation’s favourite flower, it’s guaranteed to please. But here are some of the best occasions to send peony bouquets and why.
1. For anniversaries
Did you know? Peonies are the 12th wedding anniversary flower! Perfect, if that’s you. But more generally, peonies represent romance, happiness and good luck, so they can also be used for many other anniversaries. Celebrating years of friendship with your BFF, remembering that all-important first date, or recognising the date of a big achievement. Perfect!
2. To say get well soon
Imagine receiving a bouquet of pretty peonies when you’re not feeling your best. They’re so uplifting. So if you have a friend who’s feeling under the weather and in need of a little pick-me-up then peonies are the perfect choice to say 'get well soon'. Cheerful and fascinating to watch open up, it’s hard not to smile with these around.
3. To say sorry
As hard as it is to admit sometimes, we all make mistakes. Yes, even us if you can believe it!
White peonies are the symbol of bashfulness so they’re perfect to give to someone who you need to apologise to. If you mocked their music taste, forgot to call them on their birthday or anything else, giving them a bouquet of white peonies will put you on the road to forgiveness. For sure.
4. For the birth of a baby
Giving birth to a baby is such an extra-special occasion that it deserves extra-special new baby flowers to celebrate! Cue peonies. They make the perfect ‘welcome to the world’ gift as they’re a symbol of good fortune, prosperity and new beginnings. Awww.
5. To send your sympathies
The beauty and fragrance of peonies can bring such comfort. Classic white peonies have such a calming effect, perhaps that’s why they’re the most-popular colour for sympathy flowers. They make a very thoughtful way to support the person you love through the most difficult time in their life.
Find out more about the beautiful peony bouquets we have available for spring 2020. And to celebrate the nation’s favourite flower season, why not discover these 11 things you didn’t know about peonies?
