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Evaluating 41 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers consistently praise the excellent condition and quality of the plants received, often highlighting their health and substantial appearance. Many also appreciate the careful and secure packaging, which ensures items arrive safely. The ordering process is generally described as easy, and some reviewers experienced swift delivery. However, some people were dissatisfied with significant issues concerning customer service, including unresponsiveness to inquiries and a lack of contact options. There are also reports of incorrect orders, plants not matching descriptions, and items arriving damaged or dried out. Delivery times and communication regarding dispatch are also common points of frustration for several consumers, with some experiencing long waits or missing items despite paying for expedited shipping.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Plant condition looks excellent as was the packaging. Only time will tell me the quality of the blooms. So as of now it's four stars optimistically becoming five next year!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The order was dispatched and received a few days after order. I was somewhat disappointed in the size (small) of the poenie given the cost. Some of the potting compost was in the bottom of the box and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive selection of peonies of all kinds. The website is easy to use and has full details of every plant. The variety I chose 'Cora Louise' photo could perhaps have shown the full flower rathe... See more


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Primrose Hall Peonies is an RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award-winning British specialist peony nursery and we hold the Plant Heritage National Collection for unusual Intersectional or Itoh peony varieties. We currently stock the largest selection of rare and extremely collectable peonies for sale in the UK from herbaceous to tree and patio to Itoh, we are growing them all. Our peonies are sold at flowering maturity.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A delightful purchase.

The plant was packed very well in a sturdy box, but it would have been helpful if the opening instructions were on the out side of the box, not inside. (bit point less)
It took a long time from placing the order to receiving it.
The plant was very healthy, now we look forward to next year to see if the colour of the bloom is as good as the picture.

June 19, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

We are pleased that you have received your peony plant. The main instructions for the plant are in the Care Guide that is placed inside, as opening the box initially we felt did not need any instructions. We thank you for your review and hope your plant grows well for next years peony season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely plant & good service

Peony took a little while to arrive, but it showed up in a huge box, with good supports, and excellent instructions for planting. The plant itself was in good condition, and has taken well to where it's been planted in my garden! I'd absolutely order from here again.

June 5, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us. We are thrilled that you are happy with your plant and it is growing well in your garden, it really does make the nursery team's day when they hear the plants they have grown are thriving in their new homes. Enjoy your peonies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We choose 4 plants

We choose 4 plants, but only two of the original ones were delivered, there were two others sent out, but they rectified this with sending out one of the missing plants (other not available), and did a partial refund for missing plant.

June 19, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for your review. It was a very busy season April to July especially with the show sales including The Chelsea Flower Show. We do apologise that we sold out of one of the peony plants your ordered.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The peonie was not as large as expected…

The peonie was not as large as expected and one of the branches were broken, thought it would be twice the size and have more than 2 branches.It would have cost more in postage than what was paid for plant.

June 19, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

We apologize if DPD broke one of the branches in transit, please be assured though that the plant will not be affected by this as Peony season is over from end of June but it will establish well in your garden. Regarding the size, we hard-prune the plants every year to deliberately keep them small. This means that the plant is stronger, has better shape and (importantly) is easier to ship! This is why we give out plants a 2 year guarantee as it can take a year for the plants to establish in a garden and usually produce flowers the following year.

Please guarantee your plant here ( this was sent out on the care guide too)

https://primrosehallpeonies.co.uk/our-guarantee/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The plant was great quality although a…

The plant was great quality although a little smaller than expected. Unfortunately the website was not great and despite many attempts failed to reset the pass word.
Also bought the special peony fertilizer but to early to tell if there are any benefits.

May 27, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for your review. Some plants can be a little smaller but the 5 year growth is there and is has all the nutrients to then establish in your daughters garden ready for next flowering peony season. The password rest email that is automatically sent can end up in junk mail unfortunately.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peony perfect

Was very pleased with the peony plant received - very healthy. Look forward to seeing it in flower.

June 5, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you so much for your review we are so glad to hear your plant arrived safely and you are pleased with it. Enjoy your new peonies, wishing you many years of happy peony growing ahead.
Many thanks

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The plant arrived in good condition.

The plant arrived in good condition.
However I wasn't notified of the delivery date in advance. The only communication from Primrose Hall, save for an automatic reply after sale, was after the plant had actually been delivered. It was a good job I was actually at home - some notice of the delivery would have been helpful.

June 5, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for posting a review. If you enter a correct email address on the order form, DPD are meant to automatically notify you and by text if you have a mobile number. I apologize if they did not do this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of peonies not usually…

Great choice of peonies not usually available in our local area. It was well established and delivered and packaged well. Very happy.

June 5, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are thrilled to hear you are pleased with your plants and that they have flowered for you. Our team nurture our peonies to flowering maturity so it’s always lovely to know they have flowered for you in your own garden and are doing their job nicely. Wishing you many more decades of wonderful peony blooms.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge plant compared to what you might…

Huge plant compared to what you might get in a garden centre.

June 5, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for your review. Some of our plants do grow larger it all depends on the time they are sent out and the plant. We hope your peony plant continues to thrive in your garden.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Plant arrived in lovely condition and…

Plant arrived in lovely condition and within the state time with clear instructions on how to plant

May 30, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you appreciate the condition of our plants and the instructions they come with.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Angry and dissatisfied

No understanding of the problems I had waiting a very long time for very poor quality plants when I tried to explain my problems I was met with excuses and denial total rip off !

May 30, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

I understand that at times not getting the reply you want can be frustrating but it does not mean it is the wrong reply. We sent you a few replies - this is the one sent to you in June:
Hi Diane,

I am so sorry it was damaged in transit – we do depend on DPD not to do this.

You had three peonies from us and our nursery manager has said this one is Coral Sunset which flowers very early and then the leaves turn brownish afterwards so if we sent you another it would be the same. Once planted this will flourish and flower for the next early flower season next year.

Kind Regards
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful plants delivered with a smile

Beautiful plants delivered with a smile

May 27, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Dawn Hollyoak was one of our valued customers who loved peony plants very very much. Sadly she has now passed away and will not see this reply. I personally met her a couple of times and we even had her at our nursery for afternoon tea once with one of her delicious cakes. We will miss her very much 😢❤

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The beautiful healthy peonies we’re…

The beautiful healthy peonies we’re delivered by one of the team direct to my door.
Amazing customer service - thank you 😊

May 3, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Thank you for your review - we do love our peonies and if you live nearby we like to deliver them ourselves directly. We hope you have many years of lovely peonies in your garden. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased top quality peonies…

I have purchased top quality peonies from your company and have always been impressed with quality of the plant, and the packaging.

May 16, 2024
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Reply from primrosehallpeonies.co.uk

Dear Michael thank you so much for your lovely review, we really do appreciate repeat and loyal customers. 😊

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