May makes me one happy wedding planner. Wedding season has begun and my favorite flowers are in bloom, The Peony. The peony is well known by brides as a beautiful flower to have in her wedding details but there is so much more to this delicate flower.
Peonies date back thousands are years and are often found in Greek mythology. The peony was named after Paeon, the Greek god of medicine and healing. It is said that Paeon was given the flower on Mount Olympus from the mother of Apollo. It is also said that Paeon was saved from a terrible fate of death by being turned into the flower we know today as the peony.
The peony is loved world wide and is the traditional floral symbol of China.
Well know through out Japanese art and tattoos it is more common in Japanese art than the coy fish.
Peonies are also the state flower of Indiana!
All of my life I have been mystified by this stunning flower. As an adult I proudly have grown my own Peonies in my back yard and now have 13 buds waiting to burst open at any moment.
Not only are they fragrant and beautiful but they have a rich history. Their grace has the world in its petals and keep our spirits high.
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