Monsieur Jules Elie
$16.00
Monsieur Jules Elie is an iconic peony admired for its large, softly ruffled blooms and luminous rose-pink color. With petals that open generously and catch the light, this variety brings a sense of abundance and old-world romance to the garden.
Bare root
Dormant, field-grown
Ships in season
At proper planting time
Hand-selected
Limited release
Monsieur Jules Elie is an iconic peony admired for its large, softly ruffled blooms and luminous rose-pink color. With petals that open generously and catch the light, this variety brings a sense of abundance and old-world romance to the garden.
Why We Chose It
Why We Chose It: Monsieur Jules Elie is a peony many gardeners recognize, and for good reason. Chosen for its scale, fragrance, and timeless appeal, it represents the classic peony at its best. This is a variety that has endured for generations and continues to earn its place through beauty and performance.
Garden Details
Garden Details:
- Peony Type
- Herbaceous
- Bloom Form
- Double
- Bloom Color
- Rose pink with subtle silvery highlights
- Bloom Size
- Very large
- Bloom Time
- Mid to late season
- Fragrance
- Moderate to strong, sweet and classic
- Stem Strength
- Medium to strong (benefits from support)
- Height
- 30–36 inches
- Light Requirements
- Full sun to partial sun
- Hardiness Zones
- USDA 3–8
Cut Flower Notes
Cut Flower Notes:
- Use
- Excellent for cutting
- Vase Life
- 5–7 days
- Stage to Cut
- Marshmallow to early open
- Root Grade
- #1 (Premium)
Root Grade
Grower's Notes
Grower's Notes: We source high-quality peony roots from trusted growers known for plant health and varietal integrity. Peonies are shipped as dormant bare roots and planted in fall for spring bloom.