Sunday, July 14, 2013

Peony Love at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario



Hello!  Peonies are one of my favourite Flowers, they are so vibrant, so fragrant, and so pretty. Here in Thunder Bay, they are just ...  now in full bloom. In our garden here at the Camellia, we have 3 different shades of Pink Peonies.  Most of the plants have been given to us by friends and family. Peonies are an easy-going plant, just give them lots of sun, and water when it's dry, and they will reward you with many blooms. They flower only once during the Summer, but what a show they put on! Plant them where there is lots of room, as they tend to grow quite large, and dislike being moved.




 Such splendour!



 


 This is out best Vase which we sell here at the shop for Peony blooms,  $9.95 in-store. Peonies and this vase were, well, made for each other. Our other fav container is an old Mason jar.





 Here we have used them in a fresh floral design, which was used at this weekend's Wedding to commemorate Family members who have passed away. The blooms should be cut when just opening, if you want to use them in an arrangement like this one.





 And here we have used them in a Bride's Bouquet, stunning, aren't they? We used 3 different shades of Pink, a big thanks to those of you that gave us Peony blooms for Stacey's Bouquet.






A Vintage 1957 Red Pontiac and this red bouquet   ... a lovely pairing.





 Let's not forget the Whites.





 White Peony and Antique cream bowl .
















 A plump Bud about to burst into bloom.













How to arrange Peonies? Just pick them from your Garden, plunk into a vase with water, make a fresh cut on all stems. Here they are looking lovely in a bathroom, paired with 1 stem of spray rose, and million star Gypsophilia.


Come visit us at The Camellia, at 30 Hacquoil Rd. We'd love to see you! 
Open Wed. 11 - ? check with us for July 17th.open until when, Thurs. 12-7. Fri.11-7. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5
p 807)475-3551
Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

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