Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet 10 Stems

Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet: Ten Rose Pink Peonies, Hand-Tied in Cape Town

The Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet is ten stems of Monsieur Jules Elie, a classic French peony in bright rose pink that opens into huge, domed, layered blooms. Our florists hand-tie every bouquet 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. The stems are 50 cm long and export quality, sent in bud with their own foliage and wrapped in white paper with a soft gold leaf print. More than 5,800 reviews across Loox, Google and Trustpilot tell us our flowers arrive the way people hoped. For every variety we have this season, see our peony collection.

Ten green-capped buds that blush into bright rose pink, then open into blooms so full they look like they are made of silk. This is the peony florists have loved for more than a century.

Monsieur Jules Elie at a Glance

• Flowers: 10 Monsieur Jules Elie peony stems with their own green foliage
• Colour: bright rose pink with a soft lilac sheen
• Stem length: 50 cm, export quality
• How they arrive: in bud, ready to open in your vase 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

Why Monsieur Jules Elie Is a Florist's Favourite

Monsieur Jules Elie was introduced in France in 1888, and more than a hundred years later it is still one of the most loved pink peonies in the world. It is what growers call a bomb peony: a ring of broad outer petals cups a dense, domed centre of finer petals, so each open flower looks like a soft pink pompom. The buds arrive round and firm, many still wearing little lime green caps where the sepals hold on, and the pink deepens and glows as they loosen. Ten of them in a vase look generous, romantic and a little bit old-world. For more blooms in this palette, browse our pink flowers.

Peonies Are Only in Season for a Few Months

Fresh peonies are in season in South Africa for a short window, roughly mid-October to late January. Outside those months good fresh stems are very hard to find, which is why a bunch of peonies always feels like an occasion. This is a limited edition bouquet: we carry Monsieur Jules Elie only while we can get stems that meet our standard, and when they are gone, they are gone until next season. Our guide to peonies in South Africa explains the season and the varieties in more detail.

Opening and Caring for Pink Peonies

We send peonies in bud because they last longer that way, and watching them open is half the gift. When they arrive, trim the stems at an angle, add the flower food sachet to a clean vase of cool water and take off any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Change the water and give the stems a fresh trim every two days. Keep the vase out of direct sun and away from ripening fruit. If a bud is slow to open, roll it gently between your fingers or stand the stems in slightly warmer water for an hour. Cared for like this, peonies last around seven days.

Who to Send Pink Peonies To

Pink peonies are pure warmth. Ten Monsieur Jules Elie stems suit a birthday, a new baby, a thank-you to a mother or a mentor, a friend who has just moved house, or a romantic gesture that feels tender rather than formal. They are also a lovely way to say congratulations on an engagement. For a bigger statement, the 20-stem Monsieur Jules Elie bouquet doubles the volume. If you would like a deeper, bolder pink, the Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony Bouquet opens a rich raspberry magenta.

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 ten Monsieur Jules Elie peony stems, each 50 cm long, with their own foliage. If you want more volume, the same peonies come as a 20-stem bouquet.

What colour are Monsieur Jules Elie peonies?

They are a bright rose pink with a soft lilac sheen. The buds often have lime green tops when they arrive, and the pink becomes fuller as the flowers open.

Why do some buds have green on them?

The green on top of the buds is the sepals, the little leaves that protect the flower before it opens. It is completely natural, and the petals unfold from underneath as the bud loosens.

Why are my peonies still closed?

We deliver peonies in bud so they last longer. Give them fresh water and a warm room and they will 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.

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 it is worth ordering 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 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 Monsieur Jules Elie 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.