How To Preserve A Peony Flower. 04052018 Hang them in a dark cool place with no humidity and good air circulation such as a hallway closet. It can take a couple hours to a day to open fully.
18062015 Preserving Fresh Peonies June 18 2015 by Barb 9 Comments The parade of flowers continues here in Alberta and I want to share a tip about preserving fresh peonies for later use later as in a couple weeks or even a couple months. The only caution I would have is to. Prior to the technical advancements in refrigerated transportation during World War II domestically grown peony flowers were a major item in the florist trade for several months of each season.
The water helps them dry slowly in perfect form.
Using garden pruners or sharp scissors cut your peony stems to your desired length. To air dry cut stems at least 6 inches long stripping off the lower foliage. The only caution I would have is to. They do well with a bit of shade in the afternoon to protect the flowers from the heat of the midday sun.