What is a peony?
The peony or paeony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. Peonies are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America.
Scientists differ on the number of species that can be distinguished, ranging from 25 to 40, although the current consensus describes 33 known species.
Where Can I Buy Peonies In South Africa?
Bunches For Africa
Address: 24 Fourie St, Brackenfell South, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 982 3412
Colour Country Flowermarket
Address: 339 Jorissen St, Monument, Krugersdorp, 1739, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 82 788 3164
PETAL&POST Johannesburg
Address: 44 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 66 586 6524
Multiflora Flower Market
Address: Multiflora Building, Cnr Fig Place &, Vickers Rd, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 11 613 4011
Can you get peonies in South Africa?
They need extremely cold weather so that their roots can get cold enough to thrive. Luckily, breeders and growers have been working on herbaceous cultivars that will grow in South Africa.
To start off with, just remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s quite likely that your perfect peony may just outlive you!2
Which flower is only found in South Africa?
Giant or king protea – Protea cynaroides
The giant or king protea is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern areas of the Western Cape, from Cedarberg up to just east of Grahamstown.
What is the most poisonous flower in South Africa?
Gifblaar or Blaargif (Dichapetalum cymosum). -This is perhaps the most deadly of the quick-acting plant poisons. It is a tropical plant that is found in or near bush veld and has penetrated the Union as far south as the Pretoria district.