{"product_id":"the-peony-story-root-gift-1000-peonies-proposal-3-5-eye-peony-roots","title":"The Peony Story Root Gift | The 1000 Peonies Proposal Gift","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaula Fay · Monsieur Jules Elie · Duchesse de Nemours 3\/5 Eye Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Marry me, and I'll plant 1000 peonies.\" A bold promise made by a man in love while living in an apartment with no land. Their first peony roots were planted in a community garden. Eric chose mystery bundles of roots without knowing what varieties were inside. What emerged the following spring surprised them both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gift arrives presentation-ready — no wrapping required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the gray magnetic keepsake box, a hand-calligraphed letter sealed in wax welcomes the recipient into their Peony Story. A booklet called \"A Chapter of Your Peony Story Begins This Fall\" tells them what makes their root so meaningful and how to care for it. Their premium bare root arrives nestled in natural wood shavings inside a reusable cotton pouch, with a variety card and planting guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best time to harvest and plant peonies is in the Fall. We ship our premium 3\/5 eye peony roots to you in Fall 2026, so you can plant them right away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ⅗ eye peony root 3 set features three peony varieties from the mystery bundle. \u003cstrong\u003eThe roots are freshly harvested and shipped in Fall 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuchesse de Nemours: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\"\u003e USDA Hardiness Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaula Fay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsieur Jules Elie: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis French Heirloom peony 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best time to harvest and plant peonies is in the Fall. We ship our premium 3\/5 eye peony roots to you in Fall 2026, so you can plant them right away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adoration Peony Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45252068737077,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/1395\/0773\/files\/Kristin_Eric_Swenson_1000_Peonies_Proposal_Set_Blooms.jpg?v=1779738496","url":"https:\/\/www.adorationpeonygarden.com\/products\/the-peony-story-root-gift-1000-peonies-proposal-3-5-eye-peony-roots","provider":"Adoration Peony Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}