I love the all-out fluffy puffiness of peonies. They only last a couple of days on their stems because the blossoms are so heavy--they topple right over like drunken sailors. So, unlike other garden flowers, I clip them and find a special spot in the house where they can really show off.
Peonies and ants seem to be a package deal, so I give the blossoms a thorough but gentle rinse with water before they're allowed indoors. Soon, they're "sitting pretty" in their vases. They're the belles of the ball, indeed!
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