Hi! I'm new to peonies but I love them. I bought a new peony in the Spring but I'm really not fond of its scent. It smells like coffee to me! I'd like to donate it for an upcoming raffle but how do I ship it to the winner? It is still in its original container & still has leaves. Should I cut it back & just ship the roots? Should I try to ship it as is? Is the Fall even a good time to plant peonies? The sooner someone can answer my questions the sooner I can tell Dave to add it to the prize list!