The Knowledge — Peony Season
Why British Grown Peonies Are Worth the Wait (And the Weather)
Peony season has started… paused… and started again! This year's erratic weather is playing absolute havoc with what we lovingly call our "marshmallows" in the field. From the rich soils of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk, our network of five trusted British growers are currently playing a high-stakes game of strategy with mother nature.
Growing these breathtaking divas is a beautiful, stressful science. While gentle rain brilliantly washes away sticky nectar and deters ants, sudden spring hailstorms and late frosts can cause heartbreak weeks later. In a wholesale industry dominated by imports, we proudly champion British peonies. They are a fierce reminder that flowers aren't manufactured products—they are living, breathing things shaped by rain, wind, and patience. And when everything aligns? Those marshmallow buds unfurl into something utterly magnificent.