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Jul 4, 2014 8:03 PM CST
Name: Jasmin
Toronto, Ontario (Zone 5b)
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There are some really good TPs on that site. I looked at their Collector's Corner and found 140053. Lovely flower. The price is ok for Rockii. They are usually much more expensive. I like Rockii peonies because they are so dramatic.

Unfortunately, Tree Peony Garden doesn't export to Canada, so I cannot order. However, I called them several times; they were happy to answer all my questions. They know what they are talking about.

I ordered from Cricket Hill last September. The plants were really good, but they were not cheap. They will also follow up and advise. You can check their site; there are some really good articles there. They might help you decide.

In general, there are several tree peonies properties that you might want to consider:
1. size - from 3' to 8'
2. shape - spreading, upright, vase
3. bloom type - single, double, etc.

You might also want to consider longer lasting blooms, for example, my High Noon (American hybrid) blooms much longer than Hoki (Japanese hybrid.) There are some types whose flowers sink into the plant so you cannot see them. Kinkaku (French hybrid) is one of them.

Good luck! Keep us posted please.
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."~Albert Einstein
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