Elegant peonies

26/03/2023

The medicinal properties of the plant were discovered in the 6th century. Previously, infusions from the flowers were used as a cure for headaches, to relieve asthma attacks and epilepsy. In Tibet, peony tinctures are used to treat cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Today, peony tincture is used as a sedative.

18/03/2023

18/03/2023

Marizelski-your peonies are gorgeous

18/03/2023

Peony is considered a symbol of wealth and nobility.

04/03/2023

Beautiful peony

04/03/2023

Nowadays, giving a peony means wishing good and well-being.

25/02/2023

Ants can often be found on peony buds in the garden. They are attracted to the nectar from the petals of the plant.

25/02/2023

Peonies came to Russia thanks to Emperor Peter I.

25/02/2023

PEONIES DO NOT NEED ANTS TO BLOOM
Oh my!! We still keep seeing this —- it is a myth! Peonies will bloom on their own! Peonies do NOT need ants to bloom!!

Do Peonies Need Ants to Bloom? The enduring myth is that peonies require ants to open their buds. You may have heard that ants need to “tickle the buds” or “lick the sugar” for the peonies to bloom.

Nope. A peony will open beautifully without the presence of ants.

Garden folklore says ants “tickle the buds” to help the flowers open. Peonies and ants do have a mutually-beneficial relationship, but it’s not quite what you may think.

Not only are ants NOT harmful, they are actually an example of biological mutualism. The peonies provide nectar (food) for the ants; the ants protect the peonies from aphids, thrips, and other non-beneficial insect pests.