Q: When are fresh peonies available?

Peony season is short and magical—just about three weeks in any one location. To extend the season, we partner with a network of dedicated peony farmers across the U.S. Our goal is to offer fresh, American-grown peonies from early May through August , following the bloom from the southern states all the way north.

Q: How are the flowers shipped?

We offer delivery dates Monday through Friday , and you can choose your preferred delivery date before adding to cart —perfect for planning ahead for gifts or events. Your peonies are shipped overnight via FedEx to ensure they arrive fresh and beautiful. They’re sent in the bud stage , which means they’ll need 1–2 days to open once in your home. Each stem is carefully packed without water (to prevent opening in transit), with an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh along the way.

Q: What’s the difference between a bouquet and a box?

Bouquets - arrive wrapped and hand-tied with a ribbon, perfect for gifting. Boxes - include loose stems , ideal for DIY arranging, events, or creating your own floral moment. In both cases, if you're sending a gift, we’re happy to include a handwritten note to the recipient—just add your message at checkout.

Q: How long do the peonies last?

With proper care, our peonies can last 5–7 days . We include a care card with every order to help you get the most from your blooms.

Q: What are peony roots?

Peony roots are the bare root divisions of mature peony plants. They’re ready to be planted in your garden and will establish over time to produce beautiful blooms for years to come. It’s a long-term investment in seasonal beauty—and peonies often live for decades with very little care.

Q: When does peony root preordering start?

Our full catalog of peony roots will be available to preorder starting in July . Quantities are limited, so we recommend joining our mailing list to be the first to know when preorders open.

Q: When do you ship peony roots?

We ship peony roots October through December , which is the ideal planting window for most U.S. climates. Each root is carefully packed, and comes with detailed planting instructions to set you (and your peonies) up for success.

Q: I have another question—how can I reach you?

We’re happy to help! Email us anytime at hello@houseofpeonies.com , and we’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days.

Question 1

When are fresh peonies available?

Accepted Answer

Peony season is short and magical—just about three weeks in any one location. To extend the season, we partner with a network of dedicated peony farmers across the U.S. Our goal is to offer fresh, American-grown peonies from early May through August, following the bloom from the southern states all the way north.

Question 2

How are the flowers shipped?

Accepted Answer

We offer delivery dates Monday through Friday, and you can choose your preferred delivery date before adding to cart—perfect for planning ahead for gifts or events.

Your peonies are shipped overnight via FedEx to ensure they arrive fresh and beautiful. They’re sent in the bud stage, which means they’ll need 1–2 days to open once in your home. Each stem is carefully packed without water (to prevent opening in transit), with an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh along the way.

Question 3

What’s the difference between a bouquet and a box?

Accepted Answer

Bouquets - arrive wrapped and hand-tied with a ribbon, perfect for gifting.

Boxes - include loose stems, ideal for DIY arranging, events, or creating your own floral moment.

In both cases, if you're sending a gift, we’re happy to include a handwritten note to the recipient—just add your message at checkout.

Question 4

How long do the peonies last?

Accepted Answer

With proper care, our peonies can last 5–7 days. We include a care card with every order to help you get the most from your blooms.

Question 5

What are peony roots?

Accepted Answer

Peony roots are the bare root divisions of mature peony plants. They’re ready to be planted in your garden and will establish over time to produce beautiful blooms for years to come. It’s a long-term investment in seasonal beauty—and peonies often live for decades with very little care.

Question 6

When does peony root preordering start?

Accepted Answer

Our full catalog of peony roots will be available to preorder starting in July. Quantities are limited, so we recommend joining our mailing list to be the first to know when preorders open.

Question 7

When do you ship peony roots?

Accepted Answer

We ship peony roots October through December, which is the ideal planting window for most U.S. climates. Each root is carefully packed, and comes with detailed planting instructions to set you (and your peonies) up for success.

Question 8

I have another question—how can I reach you?

Accepted Answer

We’re happy to help! Email us anytime at hello@houseofpeonies.com, and we’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days.

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