Design with Alaska Peony Cooperative this Peony Season!

Florists, rejoice! Peony season is upon us, bringing with it those coveted blooms that elevate any arrangement to breathtaking heights. Here at Details Flowers, we know the power a perfect peony holds, and that's why we're excited to partner with Alaska Peony Cooperative to bring you the best of the best each year.

Alaska Peony Cooperative: A Florist's Dream

Finding top-quality peonies can be a challenge. Thankfully, Alaska Peony Cooperative is here to change the game. Their member farms, nestled in Alaska's unique climate, cultivate exceptional peonies known for:

• Unparalleled Beauty: Lush blooms bursting with color and fragrance make Alaska Peony Cooperative's peonies stand out. Expect vibrant hues, impressive size, and those signature, unforgettable ruffles.
• Peak Season Perfection: Peonies have a fleeting window of availability. Through our partnership, you'll have access to these beauties during their prime (typically July and August), guaranteeing the freshest, most magnificent blooms for your clients.
• Sustainable Practices: Alaska Peony Cooperative prioritizes eco-friendly growing methods. You can offer these peonies with confidence, knowing they were produced responsibly.

Why Alaskan-grown peonies are perfection:

• Perfect Chilling: Peonies require a period of cold temperatures (called chilling) to stimulate flower bud development. Alaska's long, cold winters provide the ideal natural chilling period, ensuring strong bud formation and, ultimately, larger, more robust blooms.
• Cool Summer Nights: While Alaska has long days during the summer, the nights tend to be quite cool. This helps to slow down the growth process of the peonies, allowing the blooms to develop more slowly and fully, resulting in larger, stronger flowers with vibrant colors. In warmer climates, peonies might develop faster with smaller blooms.
• Limited Pest and Disease Pressure: Alaska's cold climate also helps limit the presence of pests and diseases that can damage peonies. This reduces the need for harsh chemicals and allows growers to focus on sustainable practices, which can contribute to the overall health and quality of the flowers.
• Freshness to Market: Due to Alaska's unique location, peonies can be harvested at their peak and shipped quickly to the lower 48 states. This minimizes transportation time and ensures florists receive the freshest possible blooms.

Alaska's combination of cold winters, cool summers, and minimal pest pressure creates an ideal environment for growing high-quality peonies with large, vibrant blooms and a longer vase life.

Details Flowers Software: Your Peony Powerhouse

Details goes beyond just connecting you with incredible peonies. Our software empowers you to:

• Order Effortlessly: Browse and order Alaska Peony Cooperative's peonies directly within the Details Flowers platform. No need to juggle multiple vendors – streamline your workflow and save precious time.
• Guaranteed Freshness: Your peonies will arrive with peak freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing client satisfaction. No more peony panic!
• Design Inspiration: Unleash your creativity with Details Flowers' design tools. Experiment with different varieties and colors to craft showstopping peony arrangements that will leave your clients speechless.

Don't Miss Out on Peony Magic!

This peony season, take your floral artistry to the next level. Send Alaska Peony Cooperative an order through Details’ RFQ and unlock a world of premium peonies, guaranteed fresh delivery, and design tools to make you the go-to florist for all things peony!

Fun Peony Facts:


Mythological Roots: Peonies are named after Paeon, a student of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius. Legend says Asclepius became jealous of Paeon's healing skills and Zeus intervened, transforming Paeon into the beautiful peony flower.


Long-lasting Beauties: Unlike many flowers, peony plants are incredibly long-lived. With proper care, they can grace your garden for over 100 years!


A Color Explosion (Almost): Peonies boast a vibrant range of colors, from whites and pinks to reds and yellows. The only color missing? A true blue! Breeders are still working on achieving that elusive shade.


Global Appeal: Peonies are native to Asia, Europe, and North America, making them a true citizen of the world. Interestingly, China even has a city dedicated entirely to peonies!

Sweet on Ants (and Us!): The nectar-rich buds of peonies attract ants, who some believe help them open. While the flowers will open on their own, the ants might be acting as unintentional bodyguards, keeping other insects away.


Edible Delights: Believe it or not, peony petals are edible (but only if organically grown and free of pesticides). In China, they're even used in some desserts!


Symbolic Significance: Peonies have many symbolic meanings in different cultures. In China, they represent wealth and honor, while in Japan, they symbolize courage and happy marriages.