Peony Roots ~ Order now for October delivery
Peonies are one of the most beautiful flowering plants we can grow. For all their beauty, they are tough. They live for decades with very little care, all they require is a sunny location and rich soil. Fall is the season for planting peonies in our Zone 8 gardens.
Birdsnest Blooms is offering a limited quantity of five varieties that are considered exceptional cut flowers. These are all 3/5 eye roots, the largest available for sale. Less expensive 2/3 eye roots need an extra year or two to equal them.
There is an old saying “First year roots, second year shoots, third year cuts” because the roots need to settle in after planting. Do not expect flowers the first Spring after planting. The second Spring you may get some flowers and they should be cut as they start to open so they don’t drain energy from the plant, leaving as much foliage as possible so it builds up energy and vigor for year three.
It’s a wait but definitely worth it! From the third year on, they will send out more and more blooms each year.
Peony Coral Charm, 3/5 eye root
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Warm coral globe shaped blooms open to expose glowing stamens, one of the first to bloom, 3' high, strong stems, excellent cut flower. American Peony Society Award Winner, 3/5 eye root. Delivery (local only) in October 2020 at the perfect time for planting in our area
Peony Bowl of Cream, 3/5 eye root
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Exquisite color and specimen flowers! Not white, not blush, this sought after award-winning peony is as luscious as a bowl of cream, very difficult to find as it is prized by commercial growers, rarely available at retail or in catalogs. Large 6 in-8 in blooms, strong stems, 3/5 eye roots,excellent cut flower and stands out in the garden! Delivery (local only) in October 2020 at the perfect time for planting in our area
Peony Catharina Fontijn, 3/5 eye
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Deep pink petals fade to pale blush excellent cut flower, strong fragrance and multiple blooms per stem, a Dutch favorite, 3/5 eye, Delivery (local only) in October 2020 at the perfect time for planting in our area
Peony Gardenia, 3/5 eye roots
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Named after the gardenia shrub for its sweet fragrance and the shape of its blooms, beautiful 6 1/2" flowers on strong stems, flowers for 7-10 days, 3/5 eye roots. Delivery (local only) in October 2020 at the perfect time for planting in our area