5 Ways To Make Your Cut Peonies Last Almost Forever
1. Buy Peony Buds Peonies will last longest when bought or harvested while they’re still in bud form. Don’t be afraid to gently touch the buds before buying—if they’re soft (think the texture of a marshmallow), that means they’re close to opening. Avoid ones that feel hard like a marble because they may not be developed enough to open once picked. Buds aren’t always pretty, and slight deformities—like little brown spots—are normal....