We all love peony season, don't we – whether you grow your own or buy them as cut flowers – those big, blousy heads full of ruffly petals that bring us all so much joy, so much so we often overlook the fact that they can be extremely temperamental!
As a bespoke florist, I've spent many hours trying all the tricks to get them to perform, so often I do look at lookalikes that can be used instead, depending on the season.
