Peonies.net (Bannister Garden Center)

Their last year of being open I purchased two peonies from them. One was May Lilac that I paid $42 for, it just bloomed for the first time last year, 2015, and is not May Lilac but is Many Happy Returns. While many happy returns is a beautiful peony, I would not have purchased it. On their last day of being open I went to add another peony to my collection. I have been wanting garden treasure for a couple years. I saw one there, their last one! I didn't know much about itohs, but was beyond excited that it was only $75! I picked it up, little did I know then, but it had herbaceous leaves. It finally just bloomed this year and it's not garden treasure. Not even close, it's festiva maxima. Again, a beautiful peony, but not one I would have paid $75 for. I am a peony collector, I've waited years to add these peonies to my collection and to see them bloom. Sadly, I didn't get what I paid for:(

Posted on September 7, 2014, updated May 26, 2015 Posted on January 1, 2013, updated September 7, 2014 Posted on September 23, 2012, updated January 1, 2013 Posted on September 20, 2012, updated September 23, 2012 I just received two Burma Midnight peony roots from this fine company. They are the biggest roots I have ever seen. A bit of root with one eye was broken off of one of them, but even with that each peony had nine eyes. Just sensational. I am thrilled. I will be back.

I saw a recent favorable review of peonies.net on the Garden Watchdog which led me to the website. Unfortunately, the store is in the process of closing, but the silver lining is that all the peonies are half-off. I ordered a total of ten peonies; the roots that were sent arrived very quickly, in great condition and they were HUGE. The value is incredible. Don't hesitate to take advantage of this great sale before its too late.

I've bought peonies and other plants from this nursery for several years, since they are close enough to visit in person. This summer they posted a sale on their webside (www.peonies.net) so I purchased three peony varieties that were a little more expensive than I usually buy and had them shipped. They arrived in excellent condition (bare roots for fall planting) and each had many eyes ('Garden Treasure' had 9 eyes!). I could not be more pleased with the quality of the plants or the service I received.

Not only do they not warranty their plants...if you contact them to ask for help you learn the true meaning of the word rude. Customer service MIA.

I ordered Douglas Brand and Pink Formal on a Monday. On Friday I had the large root stock in the ground! Fast service and a quailty product. As Arnold says... I;ll be baaack! Based on my experience the company is highly recommended.