Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet 20 Stems

Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet: Twenty Pink Peonies for a Big Celebration

The Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet in 20 stems is an armful of bright rose pink peonies: twenty stems of Monsieur Jules Elie, a classic French variety that opens into huge, domed, layered 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 celebrations that matter most. For every variety in season, see our full peony collection.

Twenty pink peonies are not a bouquet so much as a celebration. By the end of the week, every one of them is a soft pink pompom the size of a fist.

What You Get in the 20-Stem Bouquet

• Flowers: 20 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 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 Monsieur Jules Elie Peonies Open

The bouquet arrives as a cluster of round, firm buds in rose pink, many still wearing little lime green caps where the sepals hold on. Over the next few days the caps fall back, the pink deepens, and the buds open into big bomb-shaped blooms: a ring of broad outer petals cupping a dense dome of finer petals in the middle. Monsieur Jules Elie was introduced in France in 1888 and is still one of the most loved pink peonies in the world because of that full, generous shape. With twenty stems, the vase changes every morning, and by the end of the week you have a cloud of pink that fills the room. For more blooms in this palette, browse our pink 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 window 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 Monsieur Jules Elie 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.

Twenty Pink Peonies for the Big Moments

Twenty pink peonies belong at the centre of a celebration. Send them for a milestone birthday, a new baby, an engagement, a wedding morning or a mother who deserves to feel spoilt. They are also a beautiful thank-you to a whole team, or a way to fill someone's home with colour when they need it most. For a smaller gift, the 10-stem Monsieur Jules Elie bouquet has the same flowers in a more compact size. If you would like twenty peonies in a warmer shade, 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 Monsieur Jules Elie peony stems, each 50 cm long, with their own foliage. The same peonies also come as a 10-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.

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 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. 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.

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 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.