Quick Facts
| Flower Type | Peony Stem: Moon Over Barrington: Limited Supply: Late Flowering: Short: 25cm+ |
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| Colour | Creamy-White |
| Estimate Blooming Time | End of October to Mid-December |
| Stems per Bunch | Sold per Stem |
| Stem Length | Short Stems: 25cm – 30cm |
| Vase Life | Typically around 5 days |
Peony Stem: Moon Over Barrington: Limited Supply: Late Flowering: Short: 25cm+
| Flower Type | Peony Stem: Moon Over Barrington: Limited Supply: Late Flowering: Short: 25cm+ |
|---|---|
| Colour | Creamy-White |
| Estimate Blooming Time | End of October to Mid-December |
| Stems per Bunch | Sold per Stem |
| Stem Length | Short Stems: 25cm – 30cm |
| Vase Life | Typically around 5 days |
Public Pricing: 25cm to 30cm Stemmed Peonies: Short Stem Pricing: Prices exclude VAT:
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• 1 stem: R35.70
• 50 stems: R31.20 each
• 100 stems or more: R28.80.00 each
• 200 stems or more: R26.40 each
• 500 stems or more: R24.00 each
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You’re welcome to mix and match different varieties to reach the required stem counts.
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How to Order:
Place your order online — we’ll apply any applicable discounts when we send your invoice for payment.
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🌸 Special Instructions & Peony Care Guide 🌸
Peonies are a breathtaking addition to any occasion, and with the right care, they’ll be the star of your floral display. Please review the guidelines below to ensure your blooms arrive and open beautifully for your event.
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📦 Ordering for Weekend Events
For Saturday events, we highly recommend placing your order 4 days in advance. This allows enough time for the peonies—shipped in their tight bud stage—to open naturally.
💡 Example: For a Saturday event, place your order by Tuesday morning.
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🗣️ Customer Responsibility for Bloom Preference
Our standard is to ship peonies in a closed bud (ball) form to preserve freshness. If you prefer your peonies to arrive partially open or in full bloom, please contact us at the time of order so we can accommodate your request accordingly.
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💧 Why We Send Peonies Dry
We ship peonies dry-packed (without water). This keeps them cool and prevents early blooming or damage during transit. Once rehydrated, they’ll begin to open and flourish in your care.
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📥 What to Do Upon Receiving Your Peonies
1. Unpack Carefully
Gently remove the flowers from the packaging. Avoid bending or squeezing the stems and buds.
2. Trim the Stems
Using clean, sharp scissors or floral shears, cut 2 cm off the stem ends at a 45° angle. This increases water absorption.
3. Hydrate Immediately
Place the trimmed stems in a clean vase filled with cool, fresh water. Only the stems should be submerged—keep the buds above water.
4. Condition Overnight
Let the peonies hydrate in a cool, shaded area (or a floral fridge if available) for several hours or overnight. This helps them open gradually and evenly.
5. Display Thoughtfully
After conditioning, arrange the peonies in your chosen space. Keep them away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and fruit, which emits ethylene gas that can shorten vase life.
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🌿 Top Tips for Peony Cut Flower Care
• Change the water daily: Clean water = longer vase life. Rinse the stems and vase if needed.
• Re-trim the stems every 1–2 days to ensure continuous water uptake.
• Remove any leaves below the waterline to prevent bacterial growth.
• Speed up blooming by placing peonies in a warmer room (or in slightly warmer water).
• Slow down blooming by storing them in a cool place or fridge (no colder than 2–4°C).
• To revive limp buds, wrap them loosely in paper and place in warm water in a bright spot for a few hours.
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🛠️ Need Help?
Have a specific bloom-time goal or care question? Our team is happy to guide you! Just reach out before your event, and we’ll ensure your peonies look their best.
Important Information – Please Read:
Flower Availability:
If you need more flowers than listed on our website, please contact our office directly. We're happy to help and will do our best to meet your needs. We can only upload stock to our website for ordering two weeks at a time.
Minimum Order Value:
A minimum order of R1500 is required for delivery.
Orders below this amount can either be collected from the farm or delivered via courier by arrangement.
Order Confirmation:
You'll receive a confirmation email after checkout. If you don't receive one, your order was not processed.
Mixing Products:
You may combine cut flowers and dried goods in your order. Please note that commerce items and seeds cannot be included.
Delivery Scheduling:
Ensure all items in your basket are scheduled for the same delivery date. The date you select online is the date your order will leave the farm.
You’ll receive a WhatsApp notification on the day of delivery with your collection time.
For Pretoria farm collection, please ensure you are ordering from the correct region. If unsure, contact:
The Big Red Barn – Pretoria
📞 +27 65 331 3974
📧 pretoria@adeneflowers.co.za
Courier & Airfreight Options:
• Cape Town International Airport: Deliveries to Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Johannesburg. (Same-day delivery is not guaranteed.)
• ST Couriers, Stikland: Used for deliveries in the Western Cape (Same-day delivery not available).
Courier Notes:
ST Courier will invoice you directly and confirm your delivery date once they receive the flowers.
Air Freight via FWD Freight:
• Delivery is to Cape Town Airport after 1 PM.
• Waybill and flight details will be sent to you via WhatsApp.
• Flowers are stored in cold storage until collected.
Courier Packaging Fees (incl. VAT):
• Small Box: R30
• Large Box: R40
• Waterbags: R7 each (holds 2 bunches)
• Delivery to Cape Town Airport or ST Courier: R161
Delivery Days:
Deliveries are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as part of our two-week cycle.
If you require delivery on a different day, please contact our office to place your order. These orders cannot be processed online but can still be accommodated manually.
Collection Point:
Select your preferred collection point during checkout. Your order will be delivered there as chosen.
Delivery Notification:
On the day of delivery, you’ll receive a WhatsApp message confirming the estimated arrival time of the truck at your pickup point, along with your flower order and any flight details, if applicable.
Pickup Time:
Please be on time for your pickup, as we do not hold flowers at collection points. Arrive a little early if possible. If you’re unable to meet our truck at the specified time, we’re happy to leave your flowers at the kiosk (if your pickup point is one of our kiosks). Please just contact the office in advance so they can notify the florist on duty and share your invoice. This allows the florist to set your flowers aside for you.
You’re welcome to collect them later at your convenience, as long as it's before 6 PM on the same day. Unfortunately, we don’t have space to store flowers overnight in our fridge.
Buckets:
Please bring your own buckets for collection.
Invoicing:
Invoices will be sent via email and WhatsApp. Please make an EFT payment using your name and INVOICE NUMBER as reference before collection. Drivers are instructed to deliver flowers only after payment has been received.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
