Peonies

Singapore’s climate is too warm to grow peonies. These photos of peonies are from the flower display in the Flower Dome where the temperature is always kept a spring temperature.

According to information from the flower display:-

Peonies are native to China and Bhutan. They are considered as the ‘king of flowers’ and highly valued for its stunning display of fluffy layered blooms. In ancient China, they symbolized wealth and peace, and red peonies are considered more auspicious than pink ones.

There are two main types of peonies: Herbaceous Peonies and Tree Peonies. Herbaceous peonies are perennials that die back to underground crowns each winter and re-sprout in spring. Tree Peonies are woody shrubs that can grow to 1.8 meters, and they can live for up to 100 years!

Peonies are popular garden plants in temperate regions. Their flowers are highly prized in Chinese culture and are known as mǔdān (牡丹) or Moutan peony. They require fertile, well-drained soil preferring full sun but needing a cold winter to bloom.

The blooms of tree peonies come in delicate shades ranging from white to deep red. The flower buds can grow up to the size of a small apple, and blossom into an impressive 8-inch-wide flower.

Big showy blooms with fluffy looking petals.

You can click on the picture for a better view.

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