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Albert Crousse Peony is a standout and a much beloved peony for gardeners and florists around the world. It has stood the test of time and you can expect great results year after year. Its light pink and blush blossoms are always a standout in the garden!  It’s a great cut flower and we love peonies that are both great in the landscape and great as cut flowers.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Light Pink to Blush Double Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers, staking helps Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Hybridizer: Crousse, Origin: 1851, France, Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal and we always will say the stock is 2-3 eyes. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Alertie - Double Pink Blossoms on strong stems. Whenever we can find heirloom peonies we quickly get them to you farm as they do not come very often. It seems farms will release them once every few years to decades so we want them when we can get them. Alertie is an heirloom peony that is dated prior to 1867 as that is the only historical record on file.  Alertie is noted to have long slender stems, and the longest of her siblings (Calot, 1867). She has beautiful light pink blossoms.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Double Light Pink Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Origin: pre-1867, Europe Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Angel Cheeks Peony - Mostly pink peonies with a little bit of white towards the exterior petals. It is a great landscape flower and cut flower with its strong stems and full blossom demeanor. The stems are shorter but strong. This is a very common floral peony for their size and stem strength.  Angel Cheeks was awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2005. and the Award of Landscape Merit for superior landscape qualities in 2010.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Full Pink Blossoms with a little bit of white 24" tall Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Slighly Fragrant Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora Origin: Carl Klehm, observed in1970 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Bartzella - Double yellow blossoms with red flares. Yellow is a rarer color for garden peonies and is always a bit more limited.  This one has a wonderful lemony scent.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Itoh Peonies are crossed with herbaceous (lactiflora) and tree peonies, resulting in plants that can provide 50 plus blossoms on shorter stems that do not require staking. They bloom after herbaceous peonies and allow a few more weeks of blooms in your garden of the peony family, thus increasing their appeal. It is possible to get 8 weeks of peony blooms by seelcting cultivars and peony types that are different.  Fragrant 6-8" Double yellow blossoms 30-36" tall Itoh peonies bloom after lactiflora peonies Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Lemony fragrance Botanical Name: Itoh Paeonia Origin:R.F. Anderson, 1986, Wisconsin 3-5 Eye Rootstock- We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes. We also ship the last 2 weeks of September as well.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time    

Benary's Giant Bright Pink Zinnia - Large 4-6" flowers that bloom all summer. All Benary's Giants are highly regarded and recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers for their flowers. Benary's Giants are known for high resistance of Powdery Mildew during the growing season. Almost all blooms will be doubled blossoms vs singles.  Annual plants grow to 3.5-4' feet tall Doubled blossom that are 4-6 inches across Long stems make for a great cut flower Packet is .20g (~25 Seeds) Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Benary's Giant Carmine Rose Zinnia - Large 4-6" flowers that bloom all summer. All Benary's Giants are highly regarded and recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers for their flowers. Benary's Giants are known for high resistance of Powdery Mildew during the growing season. Almost all blooms will be doubled blossoms vs singles.  Annual plants grow to 3.5-4' feet tall Doubled blossom that are 4-6 inches across Long stems make for a great cut flower Packet is .24g (~25 Seeds) Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Benary's Giant Deep Red Zinnia - Large 4-6" flowers that bloom all summer. All Benary's Giants are highly regarded and recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers for their flowers. Benary's Giants are known for high resistance of Powdery Mildew during the growing season. Almost all blooms will be doubled blossoms vs singles.  Annual plants grow to 3.5-4' feet tall Doubled blossom that are 4-6 inches across Long stems make for a great cut flower Packet is .21g (~25 Seeds) Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Benary's Giant Salmon Rose Zinnia - Large 4-6" flowers that bloom all summer. All Benary's Giants are highly regarded and recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers for their flowers. Benary's Giants are known for high resistance of Powdery Mildew during the growing season. Almost all blooms will be doubled blossoms vs singles.  Annual plants grow to 3.5-4' feet tall Doubled blossom that are 4-6 inches across Long stems make for a great cut flower Packet is .21g (~25 Seeds) Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Benary's Giant White Zinnia - Large 4-6" flowers that bloom all summer. All Benary's Giants are highly regarded and recommended by the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers for their flowers. Benary's Giants are known for high resistance of Powdery Mildew during the growing season. Almost all blooms will be doubled blossoms vs singles.  Annual plants grow to 3.5-4' feet tall Doubled and Semi doubled blossoms grow to 4-6 inches across Long stems make for a great cut flower Packet is .24g (~30 Seeds) Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Zinnias prefer well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming. Sow 1/8" Deep Germination 5-24 days Thin 10-12" apart Full Sun

Big Ben - Medium Red Double Bomb Blossoms, The blooms are large and on strong stems. Highly recommended for those in the south as it handles heat very well and has a minimal chill time. It is hardy in the North too.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Two-tone pink and fuschia Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Origin: 1943, Breeder is Edward Auten, Illinois Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Blaze - Firery Red Blossoms will light up your garden and bouquets. Single reds are amazing in your landscape for very blod colors and almost always stay upright no matter the weather. Their neat and tidy apperance is highly favored for those who want a peony that requires little attention but commands a lot of attention.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Fire Engine Single Red Blossoms 32" tall, great cut flowers, foliage is very dark Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Origin: 1973, Breeders are Fay & Wreath, Illinois Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Renee's Garden - Our own custom blend of the best cutting zinnias in a totally fabulous, sexy, fun trio of hot colors. Bling Bling offers double blossoms in bright rich orange, intense sunny yellow and a sultry violet/purple. When you cut a big bunch of these long stemmed flowers, they create their own instant bouquet in an eye-catching collage of color. These florist-quality 3 1/2 foot tall multi-branching beauties will yield armfuls of sensational flowers to celebrate summer all season long.  Characteristics:  Heirloom Mix Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites  Pollinators & Beneficials  Annual   Summer/fall bloom  Frost tender   500mg, 55-60 Seeds Instructions - To start in the garden, sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50°F (10°C) both day and night. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm the soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. To start early indoors, four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside when temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C) day and night. Space seedlings 12 inches apart when large enough to handle to give plants room to mature and provide good air circulation. Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering help keep zinnias productive and discourage mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for the longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing the best blooms for summer-long bouquets.  Plant in April-June Full sun  Plant 1/2" deep  Space seeds 2-3" apart  Days to germinate: 5-10 days  Mature Height: 3-3.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Renee's Garden - These lovely dahlia-flowered zinnias are wonderful cut flowers for summer-long bouquets, and bees and butterflies of all kinds love to visit them. Blooming nonstop with long-stemmed, densely petaled fully double flowers, they will stand up to summer rain and heat. Their radiant clear colors delight the eye in warm scarlet, bright orange, sunny yellow, pure white, rose pink and rich magenta. Plants bloom early and last all season until frost.    Characteristics:  Heirloom  Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites  Pollinators & Beneficials  Annual   Summer/fall bloom  Frost tender     Instructions - To start in the garden, sow seeds in a well-worked seedbed in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50° both day and night. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm the soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination.  To start early indoors, four to five weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside when temperatures rise above 50° day and night. Space seedlings 12 inches apart when large enough to handle to give plants room to mature and provide good air circulation. Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering help keep zinnias productive and discourage mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for the longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing the best blooms for summer-long bouquets.  Plant in: May-June for cold winters; April-June for mild winters  Full sun  Sow seeds 2-3" apart; 1/2" deep Days to germinate: 7-10 days  Mature Height: 3-3.5 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Pre-orders are open - We start shipping March 2026.  We normally do not start taking pre-orders so soon, but for tree peonies we are since the shipping timeframe it a little different. - Blue Sapphire's lavender blossoms add beauty to any garden. It will reach 4-6' in height and 4' in width. It can grow even larger over time, reaching 15' in height and width. Tree peonies are very hardy and unlike other peonies, they will grow as a shurb and provide winter interest. Like all peonies they are pest resistant to deer and rodents.  Charactersitics Full Sun or in hotter climates, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Zones 4-9, must have afternoon shade in zones 7-9 Average Soil, does not like wet soil Fragrant Good Cut Flower Size - 3-4 Branch  Starts shipping in late February based on weather and your climate Botanical Names: Peony x suffruitcosa Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers average to loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Bowl of Beauty - A Japanese peony with huge blossoms - Pink and Yellow Blossoms are quite the fun plant to have inthe garden - the pink ranges from pale to dark depending on soil and climate. Japanese form peonies are standouts in the garden. They make excellent cut flowers and no matter how windy or rainy it is, the flower stand upright making them a beautiful addition to borders and cut gardens.  Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) 12" wide Japanese Pink and Yellow Blossoms 36" tall, great cut flowers but does bloom early despite its height Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Slightly fragrant Origin: 1949, Breeder is Netherlands, Illinois Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal and it will be that unless noted. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - See options to select from - All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time

Buckeye Belle Peony - Beautiful deep and dark crimson blossoms on strong stems. Blossom are semi-double form, early blooming. it is an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) Crimson Red Blossoms 30-32" tall Blooms late spring Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora Buckeye Belle's orgin - Breeder Walter Mainz, registered in 1956. 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes per root is our goal. Eyes are the buds of the leaves and stems that will grow this season for you.  Shipping - Ships first two weeks of May- All peonies are packed in spagnum moss or other media to ensure they make it to your garden in pristine condition. We do adjust for shipping charges as every year is slighly different in weights and sizes.  We also ship the last 2 weeks of September into the 1st week of October Planting Care - Bare roots should be kept cool and in the dark until ready to plant.  Peonies do not like to be planted deep and eyes should be kept no deeper than 1" below the soil surface. When possible, it is a great idea to mound your peonies above your existing garden grade to accommodate mulch.  Plant no deeper than 1-2". The roots will quickly develop and anchor into the ground.  Full Sun or Partial Sun is best Prefers loamy soil, can be planted in sandy or clay soils with compost amendments Give them room to grow as they don't like to be moved once established Some blooms may occur first year when planting in the spring, fall planted peonies will yield spring blooms most of the time