Lifting
Roots are lifted on a dry day in September–October, protecting the buds and fleshy roots, and the dried top growth is cut back.
Peony seedlings
Healthy herbaceous and tree peony seedlings for professional growers
We supply Paeonia lactiflora herbaceous seedlings and Paeonia suffruticosa tree peony seedlings with careful root handling, sorting and export preparation.
Roots first
Roots selected for nursery success
Our seedling programme serves garden nurseries, perennial growers, landscape suppliers and specialist peony producers. Plants are selected for healthy root development, variety character and suitability for commercial growing.
Seedlings are lifted during suitable seasonal windows, sorted carefully and packed to protect moisture and structure during export.
- Order unitcount / bundle / crate
- Seasondormant lifting windows
- Packingmoisture-protected roots
- Handlingcool / temperature-protected
- Documentsinvoice, packing list
- Lead timeby lifting season
Seedling workflow
From lifting to export crate
Eight careful steps keep roots vigorous, well graded and ready to grow on arrival.
Soil removal
Heavy soil is shaken off. Premium orders may be rinsed with clean water, while standard orders are shaken only and not washed.
Division & trimming
Divisions are split along the natural root crown, with commercial plants carrying at least 3 plump buds; diseased, rotten and hollow old roots are removed and the cut ends tidied.
Shade drying
Roots are spread in a cool, airy, shaded place for 1–2 days until the fleshy roots soften and no free surface water remains. Direct sun is never used.
Root sanitising
Roots are soaked for 20–30 minutes in an approved sanitising solution, optionally with a rooting agent, then shade-dried again until the surface is dry. Skipped entirely for chemical-free orders.
Grading
Plants are graded by bud count and root vigour; black-rot, insect-damaged and weak plants are discarded.
Moisture packing
Roots are wrapped in moss, coir or a moisture-retaining pad without burying the buds deeply, then packed in ventilated corrugated cartons to prevent crushing and bud breakage.
Storage & dispatch
Short-term storage is cool and airy; for long-term storage or export, roots are held at 0–4°C in high humidity, checked periodically for mould, and every carton is labelled with variety, bud count and lifting date.
Quality
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Assured from lifting to export
Graded by bud count
Divisions are graded by bud count and root vigour to a single agreed standard before packing.
Moisture held in transit
Moss, coir or a moisture-retaining pad keeps the roots from drying out on the way.
Fully traced lots
Every carton is labelled with its variety, bud count and lifting date.
Export planned
Lifting and shipping are timed around dormant windows and destination import rules.
Buyer questions
Seedling FAQ
We grade our divisions by eye count and size; the practical range is agreed with your programme and confirmed per season.
We plan lifting and shipping during suitable dormant periods, subject to variety, weather and destination import rules.
Yes — we offer Paeonia lactiflora herbaceous seedlings and Paeonia suffruticosa tree peony seedlings.
Let's talk
Plan your planting programme
Tell us the varieties, quantities and destination — we will match your programme to the correct lifting window.
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