Tracey I figured you have learned your lessons the hard way like I have about whom to buy peonies from. Nothing irks me more than to have something not bloom true to name.
Annette, I have 'Shining Light', too and love it!
Here is the photo of 'Pastel Splendor's' root I just planted. It was a double division for $65., and I believe I got my money's worth. I counted 21 eyes on it.