Discover how to turn peonies into a profitable venture, understand income potentials, manage expenses, and optimize your farm for success. Peonies typically cost between $3 and $12 per stem, with larger bunches of 20 stems or more costing up to $50. The cost of peonies during peak season (May and June) is usually higher than during off-season. Learn about the necessary factors for peonies to grow big and healthy, including sunlight, soil, water, fertilizer, and seasonal tasks.
Peonies are sold as bare-root tubers with 3 to 5 eyes (buds), divisions of a 3- or 4-year-old plant. Space peonies 3 to 4 feet apart to allow good air circulation between the plants. There are many varieties of peonies, including Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) and Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony (Adored) Itoh Peony).
There are many types of peonies, including Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) and Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony (Adored) Itoh Peony. Peonies are known for their easy-going nature and come in various colors. Once established, peonies are relatively easy perennials to grow.
Order wholesale peonies from FiftyFlowers, Blooms by the Box, and other flower shops to save money on flowers and save money on flowers. Shop for beautiful peony plants for sale, including extra-large blooms from late May through June. Peonies are more expensive than typical wedding blooms due to their short seasonality, but they are worth the splurge.
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How many years do peonies last?
Peonies have the potential to flourish for up to 20 years with appropriate care and maintenance. However, after approximately 12 to 15 years, the number of flowers produced may decline due to the intrinsic life cycle of the peony, which determines the optimal period for flowering.
Are peonies expensive?
Peonies are a popular and expensive flower due to their aesthetic appeal and the rarity of their blooms. Additionally, they are a preferred choice among wedding planners. Those wishing to take advantage of the current season of peonies are encouraged to visit our establishment in Dubai, where we offer the finest and freshest peonies.
What is the most expensive flower to buy?
The world’s most expensive flowers include the Kadupul Flower, Juliet Rose, Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, and Saffron Crocus. The Saffron Crocus is a deep purple flower known for producing saffron spice, which requires 80, 000 flowers to be dried out for 500g. It has been cultivated for over 3, 500 years across different continents and can grow up to 5cm high and 10cm wide. Saffron spice is one of the most expensive and sought-after spices in the world, costing around $1, 300 per pound.
The Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, discovered in 1987, is extremely rare and can only be found in a small part of the Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia. Growing this flower is difficult, taking up to 15 years. The Shenzhen Nongke Orchid, developed by Chinese agricultural scientists, is a completely man-made flower named after the Shenzhen Nongke University. It took eight years of research to create, and in 2005, it became the most expensive flower ever sold at an auction.
In summary, the world’s most expensive flowers include the Kadupul Flower, Juliet Rose, Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, Saffron Crocus, Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, and Saffron Crocus.
What do peonies symbolize?
Pink peonies symbolize good luck, prosperity, love at first sight, and the beauty of marriage. They are often used in bridal bouquets and wedding decorations. Red peonies symbolize passionate love and romance, making them ideal gifts for wedding anniversaries and long-term romantic relationships. White peonies symbolize purity, innocence, hopefulness, and faith, making them ideal for bridal bouquets or christenings.
They also represent honor and commitment to one’s spiritual faith. Overall, pink peonies are popular for their beauty and symbolism, while red peonies symbolize passion, love, and the beauty of marriage.
What is the market for peonies?
The global peony market, with a valuation of USD 0. 51 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 0. 68 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3. 3%. The market is driven by two key factors: increasing disease prevalence and research and development (R&D) activities. The market is dominated by a number of prominent companies, including Arcieris Peonies, Kennicott, Adelman Peony Gardens, Castle Hayne Farms, Alaska Perfect Peony, Third Branch Flower, and Pivoines Capano.
What month do you cut peonies back?
The plants should be removed from the garden and placed on a compost pile for cleaning.
What is the rarest peony color?
The peonies in question are regarded as exclusive due to their scarcity in the natural environment.
What time of year are peonies sold?
Peonies are in season from late April to mid-June, a relatively brief period during which they are at their most visually appealing.
Do peonies make good cut flowers?
Peonies are a versatile and easy-to-store cut flower due to their short bloom time. Most peonies are ready to be cut and displayed immediately, so cut buds when they are soft and closed. To extend the life of remaining buds, cut them before they are open and tight. Wrap them in newspaper, place rubber bands on the ends, and store them in the refrigerator. Alternatively, store them upright in flower sleeves with water.
Peonies come in eight forms, with the Anemone Peony being an early-blooming, low-growing, and lightweight plant that doesn’t require staking. There are eight types of peonies, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits.
How profitable are peonies?
A peony has the potential to produce over 50 blooms annually, provided that harvesting occurs at a low price of $4 per stem. A total of 4, 000 plants would yield annual sales of $60 per plant, resulting in a gross income of $240, 000. If the flowers were to be sold at the wholesale price of $2 per stem, the gross income would be $120, 000.
How much can you sell peony for?
In accordance with the standards set forth by the USDA-AMS, marketable stems were classified as Grade 1 if they met the following criteria: a diameter of at least one inch, a length of at least 24 inches, a relatively straight shape, and minimal damage. Conversely, low-quality stems were sold at a price of $2. 00 each.
📹 Peonies growing experiment conclusion. AND, what’s the price? And, a huge channel milestone!!
Most of the plants we grow and sell here are $7 a plant… we keep is simple. One price for pretty much everything we grow.
Great episode!!! Just what I needed ! My home greenhouse buisness produces hundreds of hanging baskets for Mother’s Day. I’ve been wanting to establish a peony field for a few years! Starting this fall !! Love the fact of what we pour our love into today will provide beauty for future generations ! 🥰 Will reach out on the co-op order . Maybe too late this fall . Btw just ordered the book🌸😊🥰
This was very informative. I came across it looking at pretty much anything new in peonies on YouTube. I love to create and research in order to create. I’m not a natural gardener, but am learning and growing. I went down a peony “rabbit hole” a few years ago when 3 things came together for me: I realized how easy they are to plant and grow, I learned about the cold storage, and someone in Germany had posted the 1968 Brand Peony Catalogue (the year I was born). My goal has been to have one of each of all the doubles mentioned in that catalogue (except the Sarah Bernhardt and other too common ones). I had about 30 (plus a few not on the list), when I recently discovered the Gilbert H. Wild catalogue from 1968. This has about 3x the number of double peonies, and only about 10 are on both lists! 😂 At the moment, I’m about at 50 different varieties. How’s that for nerdy? I’m not sure what I’ll end up doing with them all. I’m retiring this year so will have plenty of time for practice and experimenting… and collecting haha. I may sell peony bunches along with pies at farmer’s markets; I might support non-profit causes, or I may come up with something new. I’m sure I’d be willing to be a resource eventually for someone looking for an heirloom root. I’ll be checking out your websites now…
Thank you so much for this valuable information. We have just planted 60 roots and are looking to expand our field for the future. We’re in western NC and have a similar 7a climate. In the process now of finding our market outlet for sales. Would you mind sharing your email address as we may want to get in on a large group order for next year.
Very very nice to see your result, I live in Sweden for six months and the UK for 6 and as you will see on a world map Sweden it is pretty far north, so is UK but it has the full benefit of the warmth of the Gulf stream musch more so than Sweden especially me being on the east cost. Peonies do much much better int the freezing cold of Sweden they need it to set buds and be healthy they will survive and bloom even if you forget to plant them with soil perfectly it is not the cold it is the disturbance they do not like. IN the UK the garden country of the world they only really do ok in the mountains of Scotland were sufficient cold under freezing Celsius sets in for an extended time during winter the time of the freeze they need must be in a straight succession of days ( not one day minus then one day plus) they hate that as is the main problem for 85 & of the UK and Ireland they get sick, do not bloom and starts to diminish every year. This is true for the herbaceous peony while ITOH-hybrids and tree/bush peonies perform nicely in both countries. I hope this little bit of experience and info might be helpful for some, oh almost forgot plants-men has begun to use 3 species (herbaceous) not used in the history of peonies before from Ilands of the Mediterranean sea, they are much more heat tolerant to create hybrids for the Southern part of Europe, but it is a slow progress even more so now when ITOH-hybrids start getting a more of a fordable prize on the market. Sorry guys/girls for my rambling and my written abuse of the English language thus far.
As someone who has grown peonies, planting them in the spring and then selling a full season /12 months is best. They don’t generally bud up well when their roots are disturbed. If you can get them tricked into thinking it is the second season (2 springs) you get many more blooms. I think 19$ is a very fair price and they should sell quickly. Advertise them for Mother’s day 🙂
I love these plants & have wondered about growing Peonies in pots, so thanks for this. I have several which were planted by the previous owners. They need to be divided, & they’re too shaded there, though they still bloom. I also have a Tree Peony next to them, which would look great on my patio where I could see it. Now maybe I’ll keep them all in pots. I’ve read that once established, they don’t like to be moved. I’d also read that they get set back when moved & might not bloom for 3 years after relocating, so I hesitated. After dormancy, in August is the ideal time to transplant them, but I don’t know if I should fertilize them then, as they’re dormant then, so Think I will just plant them in a fairly nutritious soil, mixed with some compost & aged manure. One reason some peonies fail to grow is due to how the roots were planted. They must be planted horizontally, not vertically, & they don’t like to be buried in soil. They can be seen growing on the surface, with about 2/3 of the root into the soil.
Did you provide the source of those peony roots? Those roots were huge and beautiful! I would love to buy some and pot them up. Where did you overwinter them? Also, I have read and found it to be acceptable or correct to say peony either way. Both camps think they are right. 😂I enjoy your content. Congrats to you and your family for your success.
I’ve had two peonies in nursery pots for the past two years and they overwinter just fine . weeks ago i could’ve just told you my experience but what fun would that be for you haha I think we should all experiment not just go off of a book or what we see in a article Btw I believe im a colder zone im in between 6/7 or SE Pennsylvania to be exact Mine have been on the east side of my house (part shade) with protection from basically all four sides The first year they didn’t do much probably because I wasn’t watering in the summer but this year they look great we got a lot of snow/rain do they look nice n lush Good luck with the sale Appreciate you sharing your journey and your experiences
Please include your Zone in the description box so we know what ‘overwinter’ means for your plants. Zone 5 means snow on them and overcast days lasting 41 days at a stretch, with winds that take chill factors down to -10F. Good info but we can extrapolate better if all your articles state zone. This is my first year for peonies and boy they weren’t cheap! roughly $10 per 5-eye root for Asian tree style peonies. They were selected herbaceous and tree styles and two hybrids. I also experimented, starting Late February when snow was in patches and potting in an undrained dome lid black plastic box. Potting soil was mulch and sand with some compost/top soil added, with wood mulch sprinkled on top. I planted them extremely shallow, just under the surface since they already had 3/4 to 1 inch buds when they arrived in the mail. The plantings were very close – not the 12-16 inches recommended because what I wanted was root development first year more than flowers, altho flowers would be a bonus. The tubers were arranged tightly in the box like Tetra blocks, lightly covered with dirt with tubers still barely visible, then making up the darkness in wood mulch instead of dirt to avoid collar damp. I left them outside down to 19F with the dome cover on (since the buds were still under airy wood mulch) and if sunny, I popped the lid off so they wouldn’t bake in there, or sit in total darkness 24/7. When buds broke mulch layer, I left the black dome off, used a BQ skewer punched to the bottom and ‘stirred’ to make 1/2 inch air websites to the bottom (since soil should have 30% oxygen access to complete the nitrogen cycle), and watered lightly with coffee pot water and dregs in the morning, or left under light snow to melt during the day.
I have a had a peony in a very large 10+ gallon pot for 4-5 years It does okay, but I think it would do better in the ground. Prices for plants this year are very high, so I think your price is reasonable. I am struggling just to find the couple hostas at a decent price. Nurseries want $10 for basically a just potted liner here.
Just a tip. You’re virtually giving them away for $19. They look stunning plants and in flower could sell for at least $30. Buyers like to see what they are getting (in the flower). Sell them then and you’ll be surprised. I’m not surprised by the views. You seem a down to earth couple who people can relate to.
Hey. I’m glad the peonies did so well. But to be fair, your experience/advice is very specific to your region. I would seriously hesitate to keep them in pots in my 6b Ohio zone. Any colder than that, there’s a good chance they could die if not planted in the ground. My mother failed for years with them in pots in zone 8 TX. It’s just too hot and they shriveled away in pots. And the exact variety should dictate sales. If you have any rarer varieties, you should charge more, while more common varieties aren’t worth $20 IMO. And PLEASE, keep some in your own garden for a year or two. You’ll be cutting your own roots and doubling your income!