Peony Roses

Peony Roses are something special. Each flower is a work of art with layer upon layer of petals and a sweet and alluring perfume. Peonies come in single and double varieties and are really popular in summer wedding bouquets.

It’s hard to believe that they were called the poor man’s rose bought by those who could afford to buy roses!

Have you ever thought about the history surrounding these beautiful flowers?

With a recorded history that dates back thousands of years, the latin name for Peonies is Paeonia, named after the physician to the gods Paean. As legends go, Zeus turned Paean into the peony to save him from the anger of Asclepius, who had become jealous of his student’s healing abilities.

In medieval times peonies were treasured by European royalty and the church who believed the flowers had medicinal properties and spent much time cultivating them. It was thought that the roots could cure epilepsy, convulsions and even lunacy. The peony’s reputation as a curative survived into the nineteenth century when the peony water was prescribed for nervous disorders and childhood ailments.

Today the peony is still used in traditional Chinese medicine however at Simpsons Florists we prefer to admire and appreciate its beauty and lovely fragrance.

Why not have a look at our summer bouquets many of which include peony roses or our stunning full peony bouquet, which is full of different peony colours and varieties. Click HERE to view.