Catalogue

For a catalogue plus two coloured brochures with 252 photos, please send NZ$5 or US$3 to:
Simmons Paeonies
389 Buchanans Rd
RD6
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
Ph. +64 3 342 1160

For an unillustrated catalogue only, NZers please send SAE.

Alternatively, if you wish to receive current prices for your country by email, please send for a price list.

Shipping Details

Plants are dug in Autumn and most are shipped between April and end of May.

NZ orders will receive their plants by courier. Costs are:
Packaging & freight charges:
All plants are sent by courier, including local orders.
For 0-20 plants: Christchurch Metropolitan - $3;
Christchurch Rural Delivery - $7.50
Canterbury Area (non Rural Delivery) - $6
Canterbury Area (Rural Delivery) - $8
Rest of South Island (non Rural Delivery) - $10
Rest of South Island (Rural Delivery) - $14
North Island (non Rural Delivery) - $11
North Island (Rural Delivery ) - $15
For 21+ plants freight will be at cost and account will be sent.

Overseas orders: smaller orders are sent by International Airpost, larger orders by an airfreight company. Cost will be estimated including insurance.

Ordering & Payment

For orders under $100, full payment with order please. Over $100 a non-refundable deposit will be required with order, with balance to be paid when invoice sent in March. Payment by cheque, money order or bank electronic transfer.

Phytosanitary Certificate & Agricultural Inspection

Most overseas countries require a Phyto Cert. The cost for this is US$65. The Agricultural Inspection Fee depends on the number of plants being sent. We can estimate this when we know the size of the order.

Import Permit

Before shipping overseas, we may need an Import Permit from your country's Quarantine Authority. We are happy to dip plants in the relevant insecticides etc, if required by the permit.

Quarantine

Overseas purchasers will need to find out regulations from their own Quarantine Authority in their country.

Quality Of Plants

All plants will have a minimum of 3 buds with good sized storage root and will leave NZ in good condition.