Peony Mauve Artificial Flowers

A Soft Pink-Mauve Silk Peony, Between Bud and Bloom

The Peony Mauve Artificial Flower is a silk peony on a 68.5 cm stem, with one generous open bloom and a forming bud on its own side stem just above it. The bloom is a soft pink with a cool mauve tone, layered deep with ruffled petals that pale towards the heart. The bud is still green, with a flush of pink at the tip. It is the moment a fresh peony only holds for a day or so, and this one keeps it. See the full range in our artificial flowers.

The Mauve Peony at a Glance

• Bloom: one large open peony in soft pink-mauve with a paler heart
• Bud: one forming bud on a side stem, green with a pink tip
• Stem: 68.5 cm, branching, with mid-green peony leaves
• Sold as: a single stem, so you can buy one or build a bunch
• Care: a light dust every few weeks, and keep it out of direct sun

One Stem or Three

One stem in a tall, clear vase with a narrower neck stands beautifully on its own, and the side bud gives it the shape of something just cut from the garden. Gather three and you get a full, soft arrangement with the buds rising above the blooms, which is exactly how a real peony bunch looks. For a mix of shades, add our pink artificial peony, a single bloom in blush pink, or the white artificial peony for a pink and white bunch.

How to Style a Mauve Peony at Home

Keep it tonal with soft pink lisianthus and a few stems of grey-green eucalyptus. For a romantic blush arrangement, add a soft pink Olivia rose and a cabbage rose in pink pearl. And for the classic pink and blue pairing, set it beside a medium blue hydrangea. More ready-made ideas sit in our artificial flower bouquets.

Why Choose a Silk Peony

Fresh peonies are worth the wait, but in South Africa they are only in season from roughly mid-October to late January, and each bloom lasts around a week in a vase. A silk peony gives you that soft, full look all year, on a dresser, a sideboard or a bedside table, and it makes a lovely hostess or thank-you gift that will still look the same months from now. When the season comes round and you want the real thing, visit our fresh peony collection.

Caring for Your Silk Peony

Dust it gently every few weeks with a soft, dry cloth, or use a hairdryer on the cool setting. Keep it out of direct sunlight so the soft pink-mauve doesn't fade. That is the whole routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this artificial peony look real?

It is made to. The petals are layered deep with ruffled edges and a paler heart, the stem branches into a side bud the way a real garden peony does, and the leaves are shaped and veined like real peony foliage. Most people have to look closely to tell it is silk.

Is it mauve or pink?

It is a soft pink with a cool mauve tone, so it sits happily in either a pink or a mauve palette. Next to our pink peony it looks slightly cooler and more muted.

How tall is the stem and what is on it?

The stem is 68.5 cm long and carries one large open bloom and one forming bud on a side stem above it, with peony leaves along the stem.

How long do artificial peonies last compared to fresh ones?

Kept indoors and out of direct sun, a silk peony holds its shape and colour for years with almost no care. Fresh peonies last around seven days in a vase and are only in season in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January.

Can I use artificial peonies outdoors?

We recommend indoor or covered use only. Direct sun fades silk flowers over time and rain will damage the petals, so a shaded, covered patio is the furthest outside it should go.