The truth about peonies..

I was sad to discover the same. However Johna t Flower Michele is using fluffy tea roses instead. they look almost exactly the same!

HTH

My florist told me it is like a 2 month window if you are lucky depending on the season. I was so disappointed because I didn't know that and wanted that for my Bo-K. I had absolutely know idea until he crushed my hopes and dreams oh well- all you May/June brides are soooooooo lucky!!!!

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Posted by krislee316

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

ok cool..i am using burtons and its one price no matter what flower so if they can get them then i want them!

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Burtons has a stipulation that states if the flower is not in season then it will cost extra to have them shipped. I know this because we were talking about shipping in lilacs for me

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OKAY! Peonies are my absolotue favorite flowers! When I was picking out flowers, I found out the truth!

They can be shipped from somewhere in the world at any time of year. HERE IS THE PROBLEM!!

When they ship Peonies from far away, they arrive to you already open, a little beat up, and smaller than they would be if they were grown nearby. Thats because they pick before bloom time them and freeze them. When they ship they revive to make sure they aren't 'dead', and send it to you.
These are 'near dead' peonies.

If you get them locally they pick at the lastest point before blooming when the bud is biggest and they usually open full bloom right before they are used.

If you like big fluffy flowers like I do, try the look of Hydrangea. They come in all kind of colors and can be dyed or painted. (The paint smells though)

This is what I am doing because I want peonies so much and my wedding is in July: I am mixing fresh flowers with really good silk peonies. With the mix of the fresh flowers, no one can tell the difference.

On a side note, I was told the same thing about having them shipped when they are out of season. When you get them they don't look that great and they don't last long.

Your best bet is to find other flowers that resemble the peonies there are a few.... cabaage roses and english garden roses are very close.

Other big pretty blooms ( not quite like peonies but very pretty)

Hydrangea
One

Dahlias

Two

Chrysanthemum

Three

Lisianthus

Four

Esperance Rose
Five


I had done some research before on this b/c I had wanted floating peonies for centerpieces.. I am going with gardenias instead.


Good luck!!!

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I've been dreaming of Peonies for my wedding! My wedding will be in September---and I'm extremely disappointed to hear that they're not in season i've heard mixed things, too!
JEFFANDAMANDA!! WIll your friend grow Peonies for weddings?! That would be so awesome!