DESCRIPTION
I love this one for personal reasons.
Scroll through the photos and you’ll get a better glimpse of him. In this handful of blooms, ‘Brother Chuck’ peonies are in the middle (surrounded by ‘Bianco Sfumato’ ranunculus, ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ peonies on the left, and the pink ‘Pillow Talk’ peony on the right). Whenever I harvest for weddings, I always set aside the very best for the bride. That’s what you’re looking at here: my “best of the best” handful.
I adore this peony because it’s the perfect blush. Not too cool (like so many peonies can be) and not too yellow either. Before it fully opens, the buds have this distinct soft green halo that makes it easy to identify during harvest and in storage (a little detail I’ve come to love). Honestly, it’s one of my all-time favorites, and I basically grew it by accident!
Years ago, I planted ‘Brother Chuck’ just because, well, I have a brother-in-law Chuck😂. He and my sister are two of my favorite people in the whole wide world, so I tucked him in right next to ‘Pillow Talk’ (for her). I'm weird, I know, but I'm also literally being dead serious, lol. I only planted a few of this variety, but it has became one of my all-time favorites, so I had to add more!
Every year, I share a portion of our wholesale peony order. These are exceptional quality roots supplied by Groot & Groot, family-owned and premier grower of cut peonies and peony roots. G&G produces cut peonies in the Netherlands, Italy and South Africa. These are all large roots, at least 3–5 eye. We are proud to be able to offer these beautiful roots to cut flower growers! I aim to bring in gorgeous peonies at a variety or price points (some forever favorites and others that are exceptional and still in limited quantities). Some varieties will not be available every year, as they are simply what I am adding to our farm for that particular season :)
DETAILS
Contains: One bare root, 3-5 eye
Peony type: Lactifora
Blooming period: Late
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Type: Double
Productivity: Very high
Side buds: Yes
Introduction year: 1995
Length: Normal
✨ IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO ✨
This is a pre-sale. All bulbs, corms, and roots will ship in fall, as soon as they arrive at the farm. Current estimated shipping: October.
If your order includes peonies, please note: peonies arrive later from our wholesaler, so those orders will likely ship in November.
👉 Want your bulbs/corms right away? Place a separate order for peonies to avoid delays.
If you are ordering after October/November, all items ship right away. All items ship via USPS Priority rates. You will receive a shipping confirmation when your order has been packed and a shipping label has been created.
*PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to combine, change or cancel any orders once they have been placed. View all of our Sale Policies here.
Photos: G&G and Onings
