Red Peonies

Deep Red Peonies, from Tight Bud to Full Bloom

Red Peonies is a bouquet of fresh red peonies, 10 or 20 stems, hand-tied in our Claremont studio and delivered the same day across Cape Town. They arrive as round, tight buds and, over the next few days, open into full, layered blooms in a rich, velvety red. There is nothing quite like watching them do it. Red peonies are among the last to arrive each season, so when they are here, they don't stay long. See the rest of the season in our peony collection.

Red Peonies at a Glance

• Flowers: fresh red peonies with their own green foliage
• Choose your size: 10 stems or 20 stems
• How they arrive: in bud, ready to open in your vase
• Presentation: hand-tied and wrapped
• Card: a free handwritten card with your message
• Delivery: same day in Cape Town when you order before 12pm

Why Red Peonies Are Worth the Wait

Fresh peonies are only in season in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January, and the deep reds usually come towards the end of it. That short window is part of what makes them feel special. A bunch of red peonies says more than red roses do, because it is not something you can send any day of the year. Our guide to peonies in South Africa explains the season in more detail.

10 Stems or 20

Ten stems is a full, elegant bouquet that fills a vase and holds its own on a dining table. Twenty is an armful of deep red, the kind of gift for an anniversary, a proposal or a birthday that deserves real drama. For a mix of seasonal peony colours instead, see the Luxury Peony Bouquet, and for bright coral that softens to peach, the Coral Sunset Peony Bouquet.

How to Open and Care for Your Peonies

We send peonies in bud because they last longer that way. Trim the stems at an angle every two days, change the water often, and take off any leaves that sit below the waterline. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my peonies closed when they arrive?

We deliver peonies in bud so they last longer. Give them fresh water and a warm room and they will open into full red blooms over the next few days.

How many peonies are in the bouquet?

You can choose 10 or 20 stems of fresh red peonies.

When are red peonies available?

Fresh peonies are in season in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January, and red peonies usually arrive later in the season. Outside those months this bouquet may not be available.

What do red peonies mean?

Peonies have long been linked with romance and good fortune, and red is the colour of passion and deep love. That makes red peonies a natural choice for anniversaries, proposals and grand romantic gestures.

Can you deliver today?

Yes. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town. This bouquet is delivered in Cape Town only, or you can collect it from our Claremont studio.