The 2021  Virtual  Peony  Show

• Choose a day that is cloudy or partly cloudy.
• Choose a day that is not windy. Use a piece of cardboard as a wind deflection if necessary
• Always have the sun behind you
• Try to take the photo first thing in the morning or a few hours before sunset
• Focus on the top of the peony bloom so that we can see the center and petals clearly
  Try to eliminate any “extra’s” in the photo such as leaves, buds, branches, insects, etc.
• Take several photos and choose the best one to submit. If none are suitable, try again another day.

• A beautifully formed peony, the complete bloom.
• A clearly focused photograph with detail on the peony itself.
• Petals are symmetrical and all uniform.
• Images that are at least 800 pixels tall.

• A blurry photograph
• A partial peony photograph
• Pollen on petals (past maturity)
• Petals are missing or poorly formed, uneven, bruised or torn off
• Images that are less than 800 pixels tall

• All entries for Peony Blooms (Section A) must be taken with the peony bloom growing on the peony plant, not in a container. The side buds should be removed before taking the picture.
• This section is for named peonies only. All peonies that you do not know the name of should be in our Unnamed Beauties (Section C)
• There is a limit of 7 peony blooms photographs per person, 1 for each category.
• See Peony Definitions below for more information on selecting categories.

1. Single 

2. Semi Double

3. Double

4. Japanese/Anemone

5. Intersectional

6. Tree Peonies

7. Species Peonies

• All entries in this category must be peony grown from a seed. Most peonies are from root division but some like the challenge of growing from seed.
• There is a limit of 3 seedlings photographs per person. The photograph should be of the bloom that is growing on the plant.

8. Seedling – Any colour of seedling

• If you do not know the name of your peony, enter it here.
• There is a limit of 3 unnamed peony photographs per person.
• The photograph should be of the bloom only while growing on the plant.

9. Unnamed Beauties
Any colour of unnamed peony

• There is a limit of 10 entries per person in Section D
• All plants material must be natural. All types of flowers, grasses and branches are permitted but peonies should be the dominant flower.

10. La Joie de Vivre

• Show us the love of your red and white peonies!
• Other red and white flowers may be added to enhance your design.
• Container of your choice.

11. Crystal Clear Doubles

• Arrange your best double peonies in a clear vase of your choice.
• Only double peonies can be used in this arrangement, no other flower.
• Vase must be see through so that stems are visible. No leaves below the water line.

12. A Basket Full Of Posies

• The latest trend in fashion is wearing all the same color of clothing and it is also here in the world of peonies!
• Use one monochromatic color of peonies in a basket of any size.
• Basket must be natural fibre such as rattan, bamboo, willow or wood.
• Other flowers of the same shade may be added.

13. Paradise and Perfection

• Did you know that Samurai Warriors would practice Ikebana to calm their nerves and relax their minds before battle?
• Using basic ikebana design show us your inner Samurai in this traditional design with -shin (heaven), soe (earth) and hikae (mankind).

14. Bling It On

• If diamonds are a girl’s best friend then show us how your peonies sparkle in a glowing arrangement! This bright, glistening design should shimmer with your container of choice.

15. The WOW Factor

• Wow us with your design using your unique talents to show us something different in peony floral arranging and out of the box.
• Any container or no container would be amazing.

16. Garden Peace

• Bring the beauty, peace and calm of the garden by using all white peonies in your favourite design in an all white container.
• Any other white flowers may be added.

17. Tie the Knot

• Picture yourself walking through a garden where every flower is at its peak. Bridal bouquet design must include pink peonies.
• Peonies symbolize wealth, honour and a happy life, prized for their delicacy and impressive beauty. Bring these elements into your bridal bouquet masterpiece!

18. Whims of Nature

• Use natural woodland and forest elements into this design with branches, buds, blooms and berries.
• Let your love of nature be your inspiration.
• Free in form, this design should be as nature appears, sharing the passion of the peony flower.

19. Art of the Peony

• Japanese masters have developed the techniques of Ikebana over the centuries. While many different styles have evolved the underlying symbolism in the art of Ikebana is a process of achieving spiritual enlightenment and the craft of arranging flowers is a form of meditation.
• This design is a perfect escape of the stresses of everyday life. The incomparable satisfaction of creating beauty in the home.
• Peonies of your choice must be a part of this entry.

• Limit of 5 entries per person
• Must be from your own garden

20. Best Peony Bush

• Must be photograph of one entire peony bush.
• The peony should be in full bloom for the photograph.
• Other garden plants may be in the background.

21. Best Peony Garden

• Show us how you have incorporated peonies with other plants into your overall garden design by a photograph of your garden.

22. Best Hybridized Canadian Peony – Registered

• Submit your best bred in Canada registered peony plant photograph.
• Not sure what peonies are registered in Canada? Check our website for the list!
• Must be of the entire Canadian peony bush, not just the blooming section.
• Other garden plants can be in the background.

23. Best Hybridized Canadian Peony – Not Registered

• Submit your best bred, not registered, in Canada peony plant photograph.
• Not sure what peonies are registered in Canada? Check our website for the list!
• Must be of the entire Canadian peony plant, not just the blooming section.
• Other garden plants may be in the background.

24. Best Seedling Garden

• If you grow peonies from seed, we want to see them!
• Enter your best seedlings in your garden by a photograph of them.
• This category is a photograph of entire plant of a seedling that you have grown in your garden along with other flowers and plants.

• Limit of 2 entries per person
• Submit your biggest, most tremendously beautiful peony bloom photograph with your measuring tape beside it!
• Your measuring tape must clearly show the measurements.

26. People’s Choice (Happy Days Floral Design)

• Limit of 1 entry per person
• This design is an arrangement of your favourite peonies in a cheery, sunshine fashion to represent what makes your happy about peonies. Container of your choice.
• People will vote on their favourite floral design “Happy Days”. Limit of one vote per person for People’s Choice for this entire category (Section G).

Who can take tomorrow and dip it in a dream?
Who can make the sunrise and sprinkle it with dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle to two?
Who can take a rainbow and wrap it in a sigh?
You can……

Use your “pure imagination” to create a scrumdiddlyumptious creation using a minimum of 5 peonies…the rest is up to you….hold your breath, count to 3…..take a look, and you will see into your imagination.

• Limit of 1 entry per child
• Photographs must be of a peony floral design.
• First names only will be used on the website, parents must sign electronic permission for their child(ren) entering the contest.
• All photographs submitted will become property of the Canadian Peony Society to be used for promotional purposes.
• Winners in first place in each age group will receive a $25.00 Indigo Gift Card, second, third place and honourable mention will receive a certificate.

Categories

27. H1 – Age 4 to 6

28. H2 – Age 7 to 9

29. H3 – Age 10 to 13

30. H4 – Age 14 to 16

31. H5 – Age 17 to 18