Peonies are famous for their aesthetic qualities; therefore, many hostesses seek to decorate the interiors of their habitats with them.
However, the life of such a bouquet is often calculated not even weeks, but only for days.
How to extend the life of a bouquet of peonies in a vase, how to preserve their aroma and freshness longer, you will learn in this article.
Crop by rules
Before you know how to preserve the freshness of the cut peonies in a vase for a long time, you should deal with the question of their proper trimming. In order for flowers to delight your eye as long as possible, you should cut them early in the morning, before the sun begins to warm in full force.
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Remember that if you collect a flower in the afternoon, most of the moisture from them has evaporated and it is unlikely that they will be in the vase for a long time. You can cut the peonies and in the evening, then over the next night the plants can get used to the temperature of the room.If you intend to transport your peonies, then immediately after cutting it is worth wrapping them with paper and placing them in the refrigerator for at least several hours, this will allow them to keep a fresh and presentable look longer without putting them in water.
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In order for flowers to please you with their appearance as long as possible, it is worth cutting those buds that have not fully blossomed yet and have only slightly dyed.
The cutting procedure is recommended to be carried out with the help of garden shears or shears at a small angle with respect to the stem.
Before getting into the vase
Before you place your bouquet in a vase, you should hold it in a dark and cool place for at least a few hours. The best option would be to fill the bath or large basin with water with a temperature of approximately 20-25 ° C and lower the bouquet into it. This procedure is designed to give flowers the opportunity to absorb moisture, to go through the process of acclimatization after the conditions of the street. 
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Before proceeding with the process of placing pions in a vase, it is necessary to perform the following manipulations:
- Each flower stalk must be cut at the largest possible angle, allowing your peonies to better absorb the liquid. It is recommended to perform this procedure under a stream of cool running water.
- Using a knife with a sharp blade, make an incision on each stem 3-6 cm long. This procedure is designed to improve the process of fluid absorption by the flowers.
- With half the stem that you plan to immerse in water, you must remove all the leaves. This will prevent rotting in the vase. In addition, well inspect the rest of the stem, cut off all damaged and cracked leaves.
Vase requirements
For peonies best suited vases, painted in dark colors. In such vases, the processes of decay are usually less pronounced. It is necessary that the size of the vase is equal to at least half the length of the stem, and even better than ¾ of the length. The vase must be perfectly clean in order to prevent rotting processes to which these flowers are very susceptible. Before using it, you can wash the vase with a solution of potassium permanganate. 
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Fertilizing flowers
Although the flowers in the vase and deprived of the root system, it will not be superfluous to preserve a small additional dressing to preserve their well-being species. However, keep in mind that these dressings are significantly different from traditional ones used in gardening, as they are aimed at keeping cut peonies in a vase at home, and not at improving the processes of their growth and development.
For dressings you can use:
- For every liter of water contained in a vase, it is necessary to mix a teaspoon of vinegar and sugar - this will contribute to a significant increase in the resistance of plants.
- The water in which you plan to place your flowers, mix with a glass of boric acid - this dressing will contribute to an increase in the life time of your bouquet.
- Add a small amount of potassium permanganate to water, an aspirin pill or 2 drops of camphor alcohol. So you disinfect the aquatic environment.
Important! Peonies - plants that do not tolerate excessive bacterial load, so disinfection is one of the most necessary measures.
Change the water
Ideal water, which is suitable for these flowers, is thawed or rain. However, not everyone is able to pamper their bouquets in a similar way, so it is quite possible to use simple distilled water. In order for peonies to stand longer in a vase, it is necessary to change the water daily and wash it thoroughly every day.
A bouquet of peonies often does not require additional colors in the composition, but if there is a desire, you can add freesias, daisies, hydrangeas or forget-me-nots.
Watching the temperature
Cut peonies do not tolerate either a cold or too hot temperature. However, if you want your flowers to open as soon as possible, you can drop them for a short time in a small container with hot water, then the buds will bloom in a few minutes. 
Important! If you intend to preserve the beauty of your bouquet as long as possible, then wrap the peonies in wrapping paper for the night and place them in the freezer, after you have dried the stems well off the remaining water.
Do not leave a vase with peonies close to the heat source, as the constant effect of elevated temperatures can shorten their life time. Also, do not put a vase with these flowers near the fruit, peonies do not tolerate such a neighborhood.
Peony longevity and lighting
It is not recommended to keep bouquets containing these flowers on a bright sunny color, but excessive shading may also cause significant harm to your peonies. therefore the best option would be to place them in places with diffused light. This arrangement will contribute to the longest preservation of the blossoming state of these flowers.
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We remove the weakest
If you notice that some of the flowers of your composition starts to wither or the leaves on its stem turn yellow, you should immediately remove the weak link from the vase, because such a flower will soon begin to rot, creating favorable conditions for the reproduction of microorganisms inside the water that contains bouquet. A timely reaction to the decaying components of the bouquet will significantly prolong its life. 
We hope that this article will help you significantly extend the life of your cut peonies and, accordingly, will allow you to enjoy their magnificence and wonderful aroma as long as possible. Proper harvesting of flowers provides at least half of success and is no less important than subsequent care.
