Peony shipping began right on schedule on November 13! We included all the shipping details in a few spots—the product descriptions, the shipping tab, and the checkout confirmation. But we know some of you were just too excited to slow down and read every detail before racing to checkout!
Here is an excerpt from a product description:
Here is an excerpt from the shipping tab on the product description:
How to Prep for Peonies if Your Ground’s Frozen and You Missed the Part About November Shipping:
Most of the U.S. hasn’t had much of a freeze yet, but here’s the deal: if you can still dig, you can still plant! Peonies can be planted anytime the ground’s workable—they’ll settle in just fine over winter. If you're worried about a hard freeze before they arrive, you can go ahead and prep the site now. For the extra-cautious among us, you can keep the soil you dig out in a wheelbarrow or trash bag in a garage, so it’s easier to refill in case the ground hardens up. Mulching with leaves, straw, or mulch will help hold a little warmth too, but honestly, I’d skip that step myself. Once they’re planted, you can mulch over them to keep the ground steady—just remember to uncover them in the spring!
Rant:
PEONIES THRIVE IN THE COLD! They don’t mind it one bit. Every year, I ship peonies in November and December to places like Alaska, Vermont, and Maine because these roots are cold-hardy warriors! My supplier, Onings, one of the most trusted names in flower farming, ships their stock in November. These are premium-quality peonies—no cut corners, no sketchy suppliers.
I only make about 500 roots available for my customers. By the time I handle packaging, shipping, and customer service, this isn’t some big moneymaker; it’s something I do because people love getting access to these top-tier peonies. So here’s the bottom line: orders won’t be canceled because buyers didn’t notice they were ordering November-shipped peonies. “All sales are final” and “ships in November” have been clearly listed from the start.