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"Marry me and I'll plant 1000 peonies." A bold proposal promise made by a man in love while living in an apartment with no land.
A wasn't just promising her peonies, he was planting a grand gesture of love that can bloom in the Spring for 100 years.
Their first peony roots went into a community garden. Eric chose mystery bundles of roots without knowing what varieties were inside. What emerged the following spring surprised them both.
Paula Fay with electric pink petals they had never seen before. Monsieur Jules Elie, a French heirloom peony that had been blooming in gardens for over a century. Duchesse De Nemours, a luminous white peony that would become Kristin's absolute favorite.
Today 1000s of peony blooms open in their forever garden each spring.
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The Peony Story Root Gift arrives presentation-ready inside a premium keepsake box. A calligraphed letter sealed in wax welcomes them into their peony story.
This Fall their freshly harvested 3/5 eye peony roots arrives nestled inside of a bow-tied reusable cotton pouch. Includes easy to follow planting and care guides.
Purchase the the gift now, and choose for a beautiful email with a message from you to be delivered to their inbox on a scheduled date. The fresh root will ship to the address provided in the Fall.
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Duchesse De Nemours
When she blooms each spring, its a moment you will always remember.
This luminous angel in white with a hint of lemon makes her entrance mid-season. The Duchesse’s silky full double blooms span 6–7" in diameter, with an enchanting fragrance.
She is Kristin’s absolute favorite — and once she blooms in your garden, you’ll understand why.
Plant in USDA Growing Zones 3-8. Check your location on the USDA Hardiness Map.
3/5 eye peony root harvested and delivered in Fall 2026.
Paula Fay
When the first mystery peonies bloomed, Paula Fey was the one we never saw coming.
Kristin and Eric didn't know what was in that first bundle of roots. Paula Fay was the surprise inside. A peony unlike anything they had seen.
Paula Fay's electric pink, papier-mâché-like petals open 6-8" in a semi-double bloom early in the season. Her petals have a light fragrance, and the color fades gradually to a softer pink.
Plant in USDA Growing Zones 3-8. Check your location on the USDA Hardiness Map.
3/5 eye peony root harvested and delivered in Fall 2026.
Monsieur Jules Elie
A French heirloom with more than a century of admirers. They call this peony iconic for a reason.
Monsieur Jules Elie arrives mid-season in a grand bomb-style bloom overflowing with pastel pink petals. His fragrance is among the most exquisite of any peony: sweet, full, unmistakable among all the flowers in the garden.
His blooms open to 6–7 inches in diameter. In the garden or cut and brought inside, Jules Elie takes your breath away every time.
Plant in USDA Growing Zones 3-8. Check your location on the USDA Hardiness Map.
3/5 eye peony root harvested and delivered in Fall 2026.
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Their beautifully packaged fresh roots arrive for immediate planting.
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Purchase now for fall harvest & shipping
Peonies are storytellers that can bloom in the spring for 100 years.
They tell and retell stories of love and friendship, wedding bouquets, and Grandma’s garden.
Our roots' stories began years ago on small family farms, rich in their own stories, right here in the U.S.
The roots are grown by the same family farms we've trusted when planting our proposal garden in Seymour, Illinois.
The best time to harvest and plant peonies is in the Fall. We ship our premium 3/5 eye peony roots to you, so you can plant them right away.
The Unexpected Peony Collection | 3 Peony Root Set
