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Below, we\u2019ve listed our top tips to make sure you get the most of your peonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Come In Bud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We send out our peonies in bud so that you can enjoy them for longer. If you\u2019re concerned that your peonies are struggling to open up, there&#8217;s a few tricks to help them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Check for sticky sap on the petals.&nbsp;Peonies naturally produce a sticky sap that can prevent them from opening. If you spot the sap on your peonies, wet your fingers with warm water and rub where the sap is until it\u2019s all washed off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;Re-trim the stems of your peonies and place them in warm water for 24 hours. 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