{"product_id":"monsieur-jules-elie-peony-bouquet-20-stems","title":"Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet 20 Stems","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet: Twenty Pink Peonies for a Big Celebration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peonies\"\u003epeony collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get in the 20-Stem Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Monsieur Jules Elie peony stems with their own green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright rose pink with a soft lilac sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm, export quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e in bud, ready to open over the next few days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e white paper with a gold leaf print, tied with ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flower food sachet and a free handwritten card with your message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e same day in Cape Town when you order before 12pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Twenty Monsieur Jules Elie Peonies Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pink-flowers\"\u003epink flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony Season in South Africa Is Short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peonies-in-south-africa-everything-you-need-to-know\"\u003epeonies in South Africa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the season and the varieties in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for a Large Peony Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Pink Peonies for the Big Moments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/monsieur-jules-elie-peony-bouquet-10-stems\"\u003e10-stem Monsieur Jules Elie bouquet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has the same flowers in a more compact size. If you would like twenty peonies in a warmer shade, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coral-sunset-peony-bouquet-20-stems\"\u003eCoral Sunset Peony Bouquet in 20 stems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e opens bright coral and softens to peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrder 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many peonies are in this bouquet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour are Monsieur Jules Elie peonies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size vase do I need for 20 peonies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do some buds have green on them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are my peonies still closed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat month can you buy peonies in South Africa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I order peonies in South Africa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do peonies last in a vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies last around seven days with clean water, a fresh trim every two days and a spot out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you deliver peonies in Johannesburg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Monsieur Jules Elie Peony Bouquet is delivered in Cape Town only. You can also collect it from our Claremont studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get peonies delivered today?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery anywhere in Cape Town, and add your card message at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Fabulous Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67853659963622,"sku":"CEEPORT1988S","price":2085.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/1599\/files\/Monsieur_Jules_Elie_Peony_Bouquet_20_Stems_-_Fabulous_Flowers_Gifts1.webp?v=1793005867","url":"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/products\/monsieur-jules-elie-peony-bouquet-20-stems","provider":"Fabulous Flowers and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}