About To Bloom

About To Bloom

Peonies cut at the marshmallow stage, grown with patience, and ready to open in your home.

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Cut while they are still closed.

A peony at the marshmallow stage is a closed bud that has begun to show color and feels soft when you press it gently, like a marshmallow.

Cut at this moment, the stems travel well and last longer in the vase. Then the flowers open fully at home, over a few days, so you get to watch them bloom.

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The work behind each stem

A peony looks effortless in a vase. Getting it there takes years of growing and one well-timed cut.

  1. Tended all season

    Peonies take years to establish and a full season of care before a single stem is cut.

  2. Cut when the bud is soft

    We check buds by hand and cut each stem at the marshmallow stage, not a day too early or too late.

  3. Chilled and packed

    Cool storage keeps the buds closed until the stems are ready to go.

  4. Opened at home

    Put the stems in water and the buds open over a few days, from tight and round to full blooms.

Peony season is short.

Order early to get your stems while they are available.

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