Peony Season: When These Fluffy Beauties Make Their Grand Entrance (and Exit)
If peonies were people, they’d arrive fashionably late, steal the show, and leave just as everyone’s begging them to stay. That’s right, flower fam — peony season is short, sweet, and absolutely spectacular, and if you’re a retail florist or event planner, you’ll want to mark your calendars (and bookmark this article).
At FlowerMarketplace.com, we’re proud to be your B2B flower wholesaler, giving you direct access to premium, farm-fresh peonies from all over the world — when they’re blooming, that is. Let’s talk about when peonies are in season, where they grow, and how you can get your hands on them for your clients’ next big event.
🌸 When Are Peonies in Season?
Peonies are seasonal showstoppers, with their fluffy, romantic blooms making appearances at just the right times to turn heads and fill bridal vision boards. Here’s the breakdown:
🔥 Peak Domestic Season (U.S.)
- April to June – California, Oregon, and Washington bring the goods
- Best month? May, hands down — fields burst with Coral Charms, Duchesse de Nemours, Sarah Bernhardts, and more
❄️ Alaska’s Summer Bonus
- Late June through early September — Alaska’s cool climate gives us the gift of late-season blooms, perfect for summer weddings and VIP clients needing that extra wow factor
🌎 Off-Season Saviors
- Chile & New Zealand (October–December) — These Southern Hemisphere growers make peonies available when everyone else has packed it in. Want holiday-season peonies? That’s where we get them!
✨ Year-Round? Not Quite
Peonies aren’t grown year-round like roses or carnations. Some growers offer cold-stored varieties, but true peony magic happens in the fresh, natural bloom cycle. That’s why planning ahead is key.
🛒 How to Buy Wholesale Peonies Like a Pro
At FlowerMarketplace.com, we make it easy for retail florists and studios to source peonies when they’re at their peak.
💐 Here’s how it works:
- Log into your wholesale florist account (or apply here)
- Get real-time access to our farm-direct inventory
- Prebook peony boxes by variety, color, or grower
- Enjoy overnight shipping and priority packing
We work closely with top peony farms in Ecuador, the U.S., Chile, and New Zealand — that means your blooms arrive fresh, fluffy, and fabulous.
Peony Colors & Varieties to Know
Your clients want Pinterest-perfect bouquets, and you want options. Here are florist faves:
- Sarah Bernhardt – classic blush-pink
- Coral Charm – vibrant, eye-catching coral
- Festiva Maxima – white with ruby flecks (chef’s kiss)
- Red Charm – deep, sultry reds
- Gardenia – creamy white with heavenly fragrance
Yes, we carry them all when in season. 🌟 Shop here
🚨 Pro Tips for Peony Season Planning
- Book early. We’re not kidding. Demand spikes during wedding season
- Mix-and-match — pair peonies with garden roses, ranunculus, or lisianthus
- Go global — don’t be afraid to import Chilean or Alaskan stems
- Keep them cool — peonies love cold storage. Hydrate them well, give them a fresh cut, and they’ll bloom like magic
🤝 Your Flower BFFs at FlowerMarketplace.com
At Flower Marketplace, we’re more than just a wholesale flower supplier — we’re your partners in petals. With 19+ years of experience, farm-direct pricing, and an eye on what florists really need, we’ve built our entire platform with florists, event designers, and studios in mind.
✅ Nationwide shipping
✅ Repack by the bunch
✅ 1% back rewards on all orders
✅ Friendly, reliable support (ahem… not a robot)
💌 Let’s Talk Peonies (and Everything Else You Love)
Got a question about availability, farm sourcing, or how to time your next event order? Our team’s here to help.
👉 Visit FlowerMarketplace.com
📞 Call us or text us — yes, we speak flower
📦 Ready to ship your way
Because when it comes to peonies, the early bird gets the bloom.
(And the florist who shops smart gets the repeat client.)
