

* When your blooms arrive, pop them in some water as soon as possible. This will help to revive them if they've made their way to you in the post- Bloom & Wild are my favourites!
* Find a vase or a jug big enough to accommodate the flowers- I always tend to forget how big the blooms get, so making sure that they have got plenty of room to grow is essential. I've found that my waterfall vase from Oliver Bonas is perfect for peonies.
* When you're ready to pop your flowers in the vase, add a sprinkle of sugar to the water- this is an old tip which I picked up from a florist years ago and it really works. Similarly, every time you refresh the water, top it up with a teaspoon or so to give your blooms a boost.
* Trim the stems to the length of the vase, and strip away an excess leaves and greenery- these tend to make the water turn cloudy too quickly. As with all flowers, cut the stem at an angle to that you have a diagonal slice rather than a blunt chop- this makes it easier for the flowers to soak up the water.
* Treat your blooms to a fresh drink of water every three days or so, and don't be afraid to pick off the browning blooms- very gently of course, and always pinched out from the bottom.
* Sit back and enjoy!
Have you treated yourself to any peonies yet?
(Image credit: Sarah Farrell, please do not reproduce without permission.)
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