Peony's Envy is dedicated to the cultivation of tree and herbaceous peonies. Our peonies are known to be some of the best on the market - in size, quality, and cultivar. Not only are our roots exceptional but each peony comes to you individually packaged in potting mix and beautifully labeled with all of the cultivar's information. Planted correctly these plants will last for generations; see our peony care page for more information on how to plant.

What to Expect in the Mail - Herbaceous Peonies
Our herbaceous peonies are root divisions containing three to five eyes, pink or white buds located on the stem or crown of the plant, and a substantial root sysptem. Whether planted spring or fall you can expect these roots to send up shoots the first year. However, when planning a perennial garden remember the old saying, "first year roots, second year shoots, third year flowers". Herbaceous peonies should not be expected to bloom until the third year after planting. The famous yellow peony, Golden Wheel, should be expected to establish more slowly and will require extra care at the outset as it is bred for the color and not quite as vigorous.

What to What to Expect in the Mail - Intersectional Peonies
Our intersectional peonies contain three to five eyes, pink or white buds, located on the crown that will become next year's stems.

Expect in the Mail- Tree Peonies
We are currently offering 2nd Year Grafted Tree Peonies. These consist of a tree peony stem grafted to a herbaceous nurse root. They are well established grafts that when planted properly can be expected to mature into flowering plants in 3-4 years. Please note that tree peonies are slow growing and will produce 1 to 6 inches of new growth each year, taking up to 10 years to reach full height.

Shipping Time
Plants are shipped in fall and spring when the plants are dormant. Fall shipments of tree and herbaceous peonies begin in late September, peak in October and continue into December. The exact timing of your shipment will depend on the dormancy of the plants you ordered, if you are expecting an order and have a question about timing please email peony@peonysenvy.com

Spring shipments occur in March and early April as the ground thaws. Plants can not be shipped during other times of the year as they are in their growing phase and the green shoots too delicate to be sent through the mail. During shipping times plants are shipped as the plants are dug. Outside of the shipping times orders will be held until the next shipping window and will be sent at the appropriate planting time for your horticultural zone. Please see our farm updates page for the most recent shipping information.

Peony's Envy does have herbaceous peonies for sale at the farm in Bernardsville, NJ for pickup from May 1 - June 15.

Shipping Information
Peony's Envy ships all plants Priority Mail through the US Postal Service. Tree peonies are typically shipped individually in long tubes, and herbaceous peonies are shipped in boxes of up to six plants. For every one hundred and forty four dollars spent there is a $15 shipping charge. All peonies come beautifully wrapped and individually tagged and bagged, and make beautiful gifts. If you are wanting a gift card included in the box please call for details or write the information in the comments section of your order.

Peony's Envy ships plants to all of the contiguous states and Alaska. Peony's grow well in zones 3-9. For more information on your horticultural zone visit the National Gardening Associations website.

Tax
Peony's Envy charges state tax to those within our home state of New Jersey. Tax is computed using the shipping zip code.

Guarantee
Peony's Envy guarantees all plants to be in good health and in prime condition for growing at the time of delivery. Peony's Envy can not guarantee plants once they are out of our control, as the influence of planting conditions, weather, and care dominate the plants continued survival. Any issues at the time of delivery must be reported to Peony's Envy via email, peony@peonysenvy.com, within five days of receipt of the plant. All plants come with instructions on planting. For detailed information on caring for your peonies, see our peony care page.

Refund Policy
If you are dissatisfied with the plant contact Peony's Envy within five days of delivery and return the plant for a replacement or refund of the purchase price. If you have questions on your peonies please feel free to contact us via email as we are happy to help you with any problems or concerns.

Privacy Policy
Peony's Envy respects the privacy of every person who shops with us. When you place an order online, all personal information you give Peony's Envy is kept private. We will not share or sell your name, address, or any other personal information you provide. For those who choose to receive our occasional e-mails, we do not share, rent, or sell e-mail address to outside companies or agencies.

Security
Orders placed through our web site utilize SSL - secure socket layers - to protect credit card information so it cannot be read in transit. If you are not comfortable sending your credit card information online, feel free to contact us by phone at 908-578-3032 to process your order.

More Information
Peony's Envy is happy to answer any questions you may have. Please email us with any questions or concerns.

For answers to most frequently asked questions see our pages on garden planning, peony care, and herbaceous peony shape.