Bowl of Cream Peony Bouquet 20 Stems

Bowl of Cream Peony Bouquet: Twenty White Peonies for the Big Moments

The Bowl of Cream Peony Bouquet in 20 stems is an armful of white peonies: twenty stems of Bowl of Cream, a double peony that opens into wide, rounded, creamy white blooms. Our florists hand-tie it in our Claremont studio, where we have been making flowers since 1999, and we deliver it the same day across Cape Town when you order before 12pm. Each stem is 50 cm long and export quality, sent in bud with its own foliage and wrapped in white paper with a soft gold leaf print. More than 5,800 reviews across Loox, Google and Trustpilot are why people trust us with the occasions that matter most. For every variety in season, see our full peony collection.

Twenty Bowl of Cream peonies are not a bunch of flowers. They are an armful of cream that slowly fills the whole room as it opens.

What You Get in the 20-Stem Bouquet

• Flowers: 20 Bowl of Cream peony stems with their own green foliage
• Stem length: 50 cm, export quality
• How they arrive: in bud, ready to open over the next few days
• Wrap: white paper with a gold leaf print, tied with ribbon
• Extras: a flower food sachet and a free handwritten card with your message
• Delivery: same day in Cape Town when you order before 12pm

How Twenty White Peonies Open, Day by Day

On the day it arrives, the bouquet is a cluster of tight, green-tinged buds, some with a few faint red flecks on their outer petals. That is how Bowl of Cream begins. Over the next few days the buds loosen, show a soft ivory, and then open into full, cupped, creamy white blooms packed with layer upon layer of petals. Bowl of Cream was bred in the United States in the 1960s and is still one of the best-loved white peonies in the world for exactly this reason: the flowers are big, round and generous, like the name. With twenty stems, every day looks a little different, and by the end of the week you have a dome of cream that no single bunch of roses can match. For more blooms in this palette, browse our white flowers.

Peony Season in South Africa Is Short

Fresh peonies are only available in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January. That short season is what makes twenty of them feel like an event rather than a delivery. This is a limited edition bouquet, and we make it only while we can source Bowl of Cream stems that meet our standard. When the season ends, it is gone until next year. Our guide to peonies in South Africa covers the season and the varieties in more detail.

Caring for a Large Peony Bouquet

Twenty peony stems need a large, wide vase with plenty of water, because the blooms grow much bigger as they open. If you do not have one big enough, split the bouquet between two vases. Trim the stems at an angle, add the flower food sachet, and remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Change the water and re-trim every two days, and keep the flowers out of direct sun and away from ripening fruit. To coax a slow bud, roll it gently between your fingers or stand the stems in slightly warmer water for an hour. With this care, peonies last around seven days.

White Peonies for Weddings, Anniversaries and Milestones

Twenty white peonies are made for the moments people remember. Send them to the bride on the morning of her wedding, to your partner on a milestone anniversary, or to a friend celebrating an engagement, a new baby or a big birthday. They also say a great deal when words are hard, as a quiet, beautiful gesture of sympathy. For a smaller gift, the 10-stem Bowl of Cream bouquet has the same flowers in a more compact size. If you would like twenty peonies with colour instead, the Coral Sunset Peony Bouquet in 20 stems opens bright coral and softens to peach.

Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town. Peonies are a natural, seasonal flower, so each bud opens at its own pace and the shade can vary slightly from the photos.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many peonies are in this bouquet?

There are twenty Bowl of Cream peony stems, each 50 cm long, with their own foliage. The same peonies also come as a 10-stem bouquet.

What size vase do I need for 20 peonies?

Use a large, wide vase that holds plenty of water, because peonies grow much bigger as they open. If you do not have one, two medium vases work well.

Why are my peonies still closed?

We deliver peonies in bud so they last longer. With fresh water and a warm room they open over the next few days. To help a slow bud along, roll it gently between your fingers or stand it in slightly warmer water for an hour.

Why are there red marks on some of the buds?

Bowl of Cream buds often carry faint red or pink flecks on their outer petals. It is natural to the variety, not damage, and the flower inside still opens to a full, creamy white.

What month can you buy peonies in South Africa?

Fresh peonies are in season in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January. Outside those months fresh stems are very hard to find, so order while the season lasts.

Where can I order peonies in South Africa?

You can order fresh peonies from Fabulous Flowers for same-day delivery in Cape Town while they are in season. Every bouquet is hand-tied in our Claremont studio, and all of this season's varieties are on our peony collection page.

How long do white peonies last in a vase?

Peonies last around seven days with clean water, a fresh trim every two days and a spot out of direct sun.

Can you deliver peonies in Johannesburg?

No. The Bowl of Cream Peony Bouquet is delivered in Cape Town only. You can also collect it from our Claremont studio.

Can I get peonies delivered today?

Yes. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery anywhere in Cape Town, and add your card message at checkout.