Alaskan Peonies: Late Bloom, Big Impact | Anchorage News

Alaskan peonies are blooming late and stealing the spotlight for summer weddings—thanks to Martha Lojewski’s Mt. McKinley Peonies, shipping nearly 20,000 stems across the country. These late-blooming beauties, harvested as buds for peak freshness, are a labor of love—but the industry’s facing a brutal storm: three years of extreme weather, from snowless winters to damaging rains, have crippled many farms. With some growers forced to shut down, Martha and fellow peony farmers are rallying for federal crop relief—including damage from the 2026 winter, since peonies need years to thrive. It’s a tale of resilience, passion, and the quiet magic of flowers that bloom when no one else is watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4658f50b7e8731c9