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    Old 03-05-2011, 09:53 AM
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    I LOVE peonies, but can't find any in my area. Found one on eb**, but the seller wanted a small fortune to ship it. Please PM me if you have any shrubs you need to divide. Willing to pay for them or trade in fabric. :)
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by JackieG
    I LOVE peonies, but can't find any in my area. Found one on eb**, but the seller wanted a small fortune to ship it. Please PM me if you have any shrubs you need to divide. Willing to pay for them or trade in fabric. :)
    Jackie, do you have a Lowe's near you. I got some at Lowes.
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:07 AM
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    I wish you were closer, I would give you some. I wouldnt know how to ship them, with out them freezing!
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by JackieG
    I LOVE peonies, but can't find any in my area. Found one on eb**, but the seller wanted a small fortune to ship it. Please PM me if you have any shrubs you need to divide. Willing to pay for them or trade in fabric. :)
    You may not find them in your area as they may not be suitable to the climate zone. Does it get cold enough for long enough for them?
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:13 AM
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    I bought some through Spring Hill a few years ago, and they're doing great!
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:18 AM
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    You would not believe how many peony tubulars I threw out last fall. I never thought of posting availability on QB. I supply all my neighbors with perennials, but had no takers for the peonies.
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    Old 03-05-2011, 11:03 AM
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    Breck's has gorgeous peonys ... they're a bit pricey but they have GREAT customer service and will replace anything that doesn't grow.
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    Old 03-05-2011, 11:14 AM
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    Here's the skinny. Do not transplant or divide peonies at this time of year. Fall is the correct time for that. To get the most wonderful plants, order from A&D Peonies in Snohomish, WA. I have been to the garden many times and they have helped me identify some that were gifts with no names. Very nice people with VERY nice plants. I went once and they had a very fragrant pink that was mis tagged. The guy wasn't sure what it was, so that fall I went back and got the whole plant for $15! I still don't know what it is, but it smells lovely.
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    Old 03-05-2011, 10:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by MinnieKat
    Breck's has gorgeous peonys ... they're a bit pricey but they have GREAT customer service and will replace anything that doesn't grow.
    Ditto
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    Old 03-06-2011, 11:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by ssgramma
    Originally Posted by JackieG
    I LOVE peonies, but can't find any in my area. Found one on eb**, but the seller wanted a small fortune to ship it. Please PM me if you have any shrubs you need to divide. Willing to pay for them or trade in fabric. :)
    You may not find them in your area as they may not be suitable to the climate zone. Does it get cold enough for long enough for them?
    Yes, it gets cold enough for them to go dormant. My neighbor has some and I noticed the gophers leave them alone.
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