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1They can grow to be VERY big.
Peonies can grow to be 10 inches depending on the variety.
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2The flower holds a lot of tradition.
Peonies are the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th wedding anniversary flower.
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3You should have peonies in your wedding bouquet because...
...they are regarded as a symbol of good fortune and a happy marriage.
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4Peonies love potassium.
Potassium is essential for stem strength and to resist disease.
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5Once you plant a peony plant...
...they can live to be one hundred years old!
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6Peonies come in many shades.
The peony comes in every color except blue.
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7They tend to attract...
...ANTS. Ants are attracted to peonies because of the nectar that forms on the outside of the flower buds.
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8"Roses as big as cabbages."
Is how the explorer Marco Polo described peonies when he saw them for the first time.
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9They were once thought to have medicinal purposes.
In ancient times peonies were believed to relieve headaches and help with asthma.
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10Celebrities can't get enough of them.
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11They natively grow in..
...Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America.
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12And if you want to win over the affection of a Country Living editor...
...you just need to send us a bouquet like this one.
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