Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony Bouquet 10 Stems

Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony Bouquet: Ten Deep Magenta Peonies, Hand-Tied in Cape Town

The Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony Bouquet is ten stems of Red Sarah Bernhardt, a double peony in a deep raspberry magenta that opens into big, ruffled, many-petalled 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 round, satin-tight buds in deep raspberry magenta that loosen, day by day, into full ruffled blooms. Red Sarah Bernhardt is the peony you send when you mean it.

Red Sarah Bernhardt at a Glance

• Flowers: 10 Red Sarah Bernhardt peony stems with their own green foliage
• Colour: deep raspberry magenta
• 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

Meet Red Sarah Bernhardt, the Bold Sister of a Classic Peony

Sarah Bernhardt is one of the best-known peonies in the world, a soft pink double first bred in France in 1906 and named after the French actress. Red Sarah Bernhardt has the same full, double shape in a far bolder colour: a deep raspberry magenta that sits somewhere between ruby and fuchsia. The buds arrive round and tight, like little balls of satin, and open into layered, ruffled blooms with petals packed right to the centre. Ten of them in a vase feel confident and romantic at the same time, the kind of colour that changes the mood of a room. For more flowers in rich reds and pinks, browse our romantic flowers.

Fresh Peonies Have a Short Season in South Africa

Fresh peonies are only in season in South Africa from roughly mid-October to late January. Once the season closes, there are no good fresh stems until it comes round again, which is part of what makes a bunch of peonies feel like a real occasion. This is a limited edition bouquet, and we carry Red Sarah Bernhardt only while we can get stems that meet our standard. Our guide to peonies in South Africa covers the season and the varieties in more detail.

How to Help Your Peonies Open

We send peonies in bud because they last longer that way, and watching them open is half the pleasure. When they arrive, trim each stem at an angle, add the flower food sachet to a clean vase of cool water and remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Every two days, change the water and give the stems a fresh trim. 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. With this care, peonies last around seven days.

When to Send Magenta Peonies

Deep magenta peonies say love out loud. Ten Red Sarah Bernhardt stems suit an anniversary, a birthday for someone who loves colour, a romantic surprise on an ordinary weekday, or an apology that needs to land properly. They are a beautiful thank-you for a mother or a friend who never does anything by halves. For a bigger statement, the 20-stem Red Sarah Bernhardt bouquet doubles the volume. If you would rather send something softer, the Bowl of Cream Peony Bouquet opens into full, creamy white blooms.

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 Red Sarah Bernhardt 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 Red Sarah Bernhardt peonies?

They are a deep raspberry magenta, somewhere between ruby red and fuchsia. The exact shade can look a little different in daylight and lamplight, and each bloom opens at its own pace.

What do red and magenta peonies mean?

Peonies have long stood for romance, good fortune and a happy marriage. Deep red and magenta peonies lean towards passion and love, which is why they are such a popular anniversary and romantic gift.

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 Red Sarah Bernhardt 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.