Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Spring Peonies

Spring potted peonies that we will have for sale. Prices are listed by each description. Most are large 2-3 gallon size, only Sara B. got chopped up smaller, into gallon size. My brother was here from Texas over the weekend, and asked "why are some more expensive than others?" Good question. Here's the answers:

  • they are likely more expensive when I buy them
  • they are likely newer on the market, so supply and demand
  • they may not be as productive, so less divisions per year
  • new colors or types always cost more, like corals in peonies
  • bigger plants in general cost more, as someone has cared for them a long time. For instance a 2-3 gallon size peony, has been under someones care for 2-3 yrs., verses 8 weeks for a petunia! And.... your peonies will likely out live you, now that's a bargain!

Charm (above) 34 inches tall, late bloomer, Japanese style. cost $15

Pink Kisses (above) who can resist a name like that? Mid-season double, 26 " tall. Cost $16.00

Raspberry Charm (above) like Coral Charm in habit, with those nice sturdy stems, but a rich raspberry color, early bloom and 32 inches tall, semi-double. Cost $20.00


Viking Chief (above) 36 inches tall, semi double, mid-season bloomer. Cost $ 15.00

Spring Peonies

Check out these beauties we'll be selling potted this spring. We won't know till later in the season if we will have bareroot plants this fall.
Sarah Bernhardt (above) 34 inches, gorgeous pink blooms in mid-season, very fragrant. Cost $ 9 for a 1 gallon size.
Do Tell, (above) 32 inches tall, Japanese style with awesome multi-colored stamoides blooms mid-season. Cost $16.00

Coral Charm (above) 36 inches, early bloomer. These semi-double blooms were loved by everyone. More 'coral' color in person, strong sturdy stems. That is my normal sized hand to the left, the blooms are humongous! Cost $20.00


Brides Dream (above) an awesome white, Jap style with cool upright stamenoides, 26-28 inches tall, blooming mid season. Cost $15.00