Peony
Paeonia officinalis
A peony can feel like a formal gift. Separate colour meanings are not checked yet.
- Pink
- White
- Coral
Meanings
- In floriography, a peony means bashfulness, a happy marriage, and prosperity.Sources: Wikipedia: List of plants with symbolism
- The Royal Horticultural Society's teaching page lists peony as bashfulness.Sources: RHS: Flowers as symbols
Good for
- Wedding
Gifting tips
- Meanings for pink, white, and coral have no checked source yet (TBC). A China-specific "prosperity and honor" line on the symbolism list is marked citation needed, so it is TBC and not stated as fact.
Pet safety
- Cat · Toxic
- Dog · Toxic
- Bird · No data
- Rabbit · No data
- Small mammal · No data
- Reptile · No data
For reference only — not veterinary advice. If a pet ingests plant material, contact a vet immediately.