{"title":"Early Bloomers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the varieties that ring in peony season, beginning in mid-April here in Upstate South Carolina. For gardeners farther south, early-blooming peonies are often the safest place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peony-root-coral-charm","title":"Peony Root-Coral Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-double\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous bright semi-double coral blooms on sturdy stems. Coral Charm is consistently one of the first to bloom on my farm, usually making an appearance around mid-April. Blooms fade day by day from a bright coral to almost cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are perennials, and will need a space about 3' x 3'. They will usually begin blooming by the third year after planting. The roots we sell here have 3-5 eyes and are the same size and quality that I plant on my peony farm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor planting information, please see \u003ca title=\"Clemson University Peony Factsheet\" href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/peonies\/\"\u003eClemson University's Peony factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e or my own \u003ca title=\"Peony Grower's Library\" href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/pages\/southern-peony-growers-library\"\u003ePeony Grower's Library\u003c\/a\u003e. Pay extra attention to drainage with Coral Charm in clay soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read all the information below before ordering. Ordering will indicate that you understand and agree with this information. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for one peony bare root. It is not potted and is not a growing plant. Planting dormant roots in the fall allows the peony plant to grow lots of feeder roots over the cool months to feed lush top growth in the spring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease select shipping or pickup at checkout. Pickup at the farm is Saturday, November 4, at 10 am. Shipped orders will arrive in October and November. \u003cstrong\u003eThese dates are subject to change due to supplier timelines. Please leave your email address at checkout and monitor it for updates. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has been grown on the farm and verified. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select shipping or pickup at checkout. Shipping begins October 1, Pickup is on Saturdays in November. Pickup details are on the \u003ca title=\"Peony Root Shop at The Peony Fields\" href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/collections\/peony-roots\"\u003eRoot Shop\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese roots have been grown on the farm and their variety verified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peony Fields","offers":[{"title":"3\/5 eye (standard industry large size)","offer_id":43863326556207,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7941\/8159\/products\/coralcharm1.png?v=1662565730"},{"product_id":"peony-root-alertie","title":"Peony Root-Alertie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom type: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull double\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby pink with some shaggy white petals showing at full maturity. Alertie is one of the earliest pinks to bloom in our fields. A shorter plant, 26\" or so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are perennials, and will need a space about 3' x 3'. They will usually begin blooming by the third year after planting. The roots we sell here have 3-5 eyes and are the same size and quality that I plant on my peony farm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planting information, please see \u003ca title=\"Clemson University Peony Factsheet\" href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/peonies\/\"\u003eClemson University's Peony fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e or my own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/pages\/southern-peony-growers-library\" title=\"Peony Grower's Library\"\u003ePeony Grower's Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select shipping or pickup at checkout. Shipping begins October 1, Pickup is on Saturdays in November. Pickup details are on the \u003ca title=\"Peony Root Shop at The Peony Fields\" href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/collections\/peony-roots\"\u003eRoot Shop\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese roots have been grown on the farm and their variety verified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peony Fields","offers":[{"title":"3\/5 eye (standard industry large size)","offer_id":43863432462383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Stock (3-5 year old root 6-8+eyes)","offer_id":43863432495151,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7941\/8159\/files\/alertie1000wd.png?v=1749246838"},{"product_id":"peony-root-pink-hawaiian-coral","title":"Peony Root-Pink Hawaiian Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst to bloom at The Peony Fields in 2025. Gorgeous coral pink semidouble. Fades on the plant or in the vase from day to day, eventually becoming ivory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are perennials, and will need a space about 3' x 3'. They will usually begin blooming by the third year after planting. The roots we sell here have 3-5 eyes and are the same size and quality that I plant on my peony farm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor planting information, please see \u003ca title=\"Clemson University Peony Factsheet\" href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/peonies\/\"\u003eClemson University's Peony fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e or my own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/pages\/southern-peony-growers-library\" title=\"Peony Grower's Library\"\u003ePeony Grower's Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select shipping or pickup at checkout. Shipping begins October 1, Pickup is on Saturdays in November. Pickup details are on the \u003ca title=\"Peony Root Shop at The Peony Fields\" href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/collections\/peony-roots\"\u003eRoot Shop\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese roots have been grown on the farm and their variety verified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Maple Flowers","offers":[{"title":"3\/5 eye (standard industry large size)","offer_id":43870793924655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Size (3-5 year old plant 6-8+ eyes)","offer_id":45382898974767,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7941\/8159\/files\/phcsquare1000.png?v=1749563953"},{"product_id":"peony-root-coral-supreme","title":"Peony Root-Coral Supreme","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type: \u003c\/strong\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom type: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull double\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall, sturdy coral variety that blooms early. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are perennials, and will need a space about 3' x 3'. They will usually begin blooming by the third year after planting. The roots we sell here have 3-5 eyes and are the same size and quality that I plant on my peony farm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor planting information, please see \u003ca title=\"Clemson University Peony Factsheet\" href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/peonies\/\"\u003eClemson University's Peony factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e or my own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/pages\/southern-peony-growers-library\" title=\"Peony Grower's Library\"\u003ePeony Grower's Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select shipping or pickup at checkout. Shipping begins October 1, Pickup is on Saturdays in November. Pickup details are on the \u003ca title=\"Peony Root Shop at The Peony Fields\" href=\"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/collections\/peony-roots\"\u003eRoot Shop\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese roots have been grown on the farm and their variety verified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peony Fields","offers":[{"title":"3-5 eye (industry standard large)","offer_id":45382899040303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Size (3-5 year old plant 6-8+ eyes)","offer_id":45382899073071,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7941\/8159\/files\/CoralSupreme.png?v=1779149266"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7941\/8159\/collections\/Pink_Hawaiian_Coral.png?v=1789337591","url":"https:\/\/thepeonyfields.com\/collections\/early-bloomers.oembed","provider":"The Peony Fields","version":"1.0","type":"link"}