Thursday, September 26, 2013

2013 Ali Express Chinese Tree Peonies $5.52 for 3!

Is it too good to be true? The Chinese text says, 3 stems shipping included, 5 years old big young trees at a special price, on sale, crazy deal! Three 5 year old tree peony plants for $5.52, shipping included? For $16.56, I'm in for three sets of 3. It does sound too good to be true, but I decided to try it anyway. If I'm out $16, okay, then at least I've investigated it for the rest of you. Also when ordering with Ali Express, the money is not released to the seller until you've confirmed receipt of the item. So I'm sure to get something. We'll just have to see what the condition of goods will be when they arrive. I've ordered Ali Express Chinese Tree Peony Seeds before, and they all came nicely packed and labeled. However I've never seen peony plants offered on Ali Express before. So now I am excited about the prospect of growing several different varieties of tree peonies. I'm also skeptical whether they'll be labeled correctly, but for $1.84 each who can complain? Even if the survival rate is only 20%, maybe I'll at least get two nice ones for less than $20. I'll keep you posted on how this pans out... :)

Ali Express Chinese Tree Peonies, 3 for $5.52
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  1. Steve LauSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I'm willing to bet that the plants probably won't be that healthy, and may have problems, but due to that deal, I couldn't resist so I went ahead and got a few sets myself.

    If they do sell legitimate plants, they can probably expect a lot of repeat business.

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    1. AdrianaSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Steve,

      Cool! Yes, I am a bit skeptical, but for that price I'm definitely willing to give it a try. We'll have to compare notes. Let me know when your order arrives!

      Adriana

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    2. Steve LauSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:07 AM

      How has your experience been with peony seedlings coming from China?

      I've only gotten seeds so I don't know yet. Are they even viable after several weeks of shipment?

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    3. AdrianaSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:15 PM

      Steve,

      This will be my first attempt. So I'll have to find out and let you know when they get here, and hopefully in the spring if any of them decide to sprout! :-) I did get a shipping notice on Thursday. (I placed the order the day before on Wednesday).

      Adriana

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  2. Steve LauOctober 9, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Did yours arrive DOA? I just got a couple of dried up sticks in the mail.

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    1. AdrianaOctober 10, 2013 at 9:59 AM

      Steve,

      I haven't received anything yet. Keep me posted if yours ever 'come back to life'...

      Thanks,

      Adriana

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