Join us for our Wedding Open Day

If you’re currently planning your wedding flowers and would love to see things in person, we’d love to welcome you to our upcoming Wedding Open Day at the Peony shop!

Taking place on Saturday 7th February 2026, from 10am to 4pm, our Wedding Open Day is a relaxed, informal opportunity to explore our wedding collections, see styled tables and bouquets up close, and chat with our team about your plans.

January 05, 2026
Tags: events wedding

Do you know your birth flower?

Birth flowers are traditional flowers linked to each month of the year, in much the same way as birthstones.

Many people are surprised to learn that birth flowers don’t always match when a flower naturally blooms!

January 05, 2026

Creating a Winter Tablescape

One of my favourite creative moments so far this season was a dinner party I hosted for my lovely friends Nick and Royston, alongside my dear friend Paul Hawkins - a fresh florist. We created the most beautiful winter tablescape, mixing fresh and faux.

December 04, 2025

The Joy of Playing Florist

There’s something about November that invites us to slow down. The days grow shorter, the world outside turns golden, and home becomes our favourite place to be. It’s the perfect time to light a candle, pop the kettle on and get creative.

November 06, 2025
You're Invited: A Festive Event at Peony in Shifnal

You're Invited: A Festive Event at Peony in Shifnal

We can't believe that it's almost Black Friday already, and as usual we are hosting our wonderful Christmas Shopping Event at the Peony shop - to kick off our Black Friday Sale!

When: Friday 21st November, 12-6pm

October 23, 2025
Tags: Christmas
October’s Birth Flower: The Cosmos

October’s Birth Flower: The Cosmos

October’s Birth Flower: The Cosmos

It’s a time of transition, and perhaps that’s why the Cosmos has been chosen as October’s birth flower! With its delicate, balanced petals, the Cosmos symbolises harmony, peace, and order - exactly what many of us are seeking as the year starts to slow down...

October 01, 2025
Styling Your Home with Neutral Faux Flowers All Year Round

Styling Your Home with Neutral Faux Flowers All Year Round

When it comes to decorating with flowers, there’s one simple trick that makes life easier - start with a base of neutral stems! Soft whites, creams, and soft greens: timeless colours that work well in any room and in any season.

September 10, 2025
Tags: Neutral
August Birth Flower: The Gladiolus

August Birth Flower: The Gladiolus

If you’re an August baby, you might already be familiar with August having two birth flowers, the Poppy and the Gladiolus! We’ve talked about the poppy before, so let’s dive a little deeper into one of our favourite stems, the gladiolus…

August 06, 2025
Why Are Beautiful Faux Flowers The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift?

Why Are Beautiful Faux Flowers The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift?

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honour the incredible mothers who have shaped our lives with their love, care, and wisdom. Here at Peony, Mothers are appreciated so highly as our company was founded all those years ago by myself and my mother, Margaret.

March 17, 2025
Fresh Flowers and Faux: The Perfect Combination

Fresh Flowers and Faux: The Perfect Combination

Late spring is such a wonderful time of year as we get to enjoy warmer, sunnier days and an abundance of beautiful fresh flowers in our gardens. After celebrating the beauty of the early spring plants, May is the turn of many of our favourite flowers.

Create Your Own Faux Flower Arrangement

Create Your Own Faux Flower Arrangement

Our individual stems are perfect for creating a bespoke faux flower arrangement that is as unique as you are! All of our individual stems are currently 3 for 2 as part of our mix and match stem offer, making now the perfect time to stock up on some fabulous faux floral heaven. 

April 23, 2024
Celebrate Spring Flowers with Peony

Celebrate Spring Flowers with Peony

The first day of spring doesn’t officially arrive in the UK until 20th March, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start celebrating its arrival early. Our new Spring Collection celebrates all of ours, and your favourite spring flowers and colours.

February 21, 2024