Peony rows stretching across the Canterbury plains, Sheffield

Sheffield · Canterbury · 43°S

New Zealand's largest peony farm.

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300M

Elevation, Canterbury

12

Varieties grown

500,000

Peonies per season

Growing conditions

Cool nights.
Long clear days.
Perfect peonies.

At an elevation of 300 metres above sea-level, spring arrives gradually at Sheffield. Cool nights coupled with long clear days ensure a constant, steady growth — no shortcuts, no rushing.

The naturally fertile Canterbury soil produces the long stem lengths and generous bud sizes that make Aunt Rosie's peonies sought after by florists and buyers across the world.

Canterbury peony fields at Sheffield

Aunt Rosie Says:
Every day can be Valentine's Day.

Picking peonies at dusk, Sheffield Canterbury

When the season comes, everyone picks.

Harvest runs October to February. When it's on, the whole team is in the field from first light to last.

Field to door

Close to Christchurch. Connected to the world.

Strategically located close to Christchurch's international airport, Aunt Rosie and her logistics partners ensure every consignment is packed and delivered to the highest standard.

Sea containers ship fresh-cut peonies to Holland and Central Asia. Air freight connects the Canterbury farm to buyers across the world — all within the short window of peony season.

Sea freight

Air freight

Direct NZ

Direct from the farm

Love
is for sale.

Peony season runs October through February. Pre-orders open September. Browse our varieties and order direct from the farm.

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