MONS. JULES ELIE PEONY

3 gallon

$40.29

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA 'MON. JULES ELIE'

$40.29

‘Monsieur Jules Elie’ peony is a classic, fragrant variety with large fully double light rose-pink blooms featuring a soft silvery sheen. Blooming late spring, it grows about 36" tall, offers lush foliage, and makes a long-lasting cut flower for sunny garden borders.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	2-3 feet
Mature Spread	2-3 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Time	May–June

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 3-8 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Plant in full sun to very light part shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as the roots and ensure the "eyes" (buds) are placed exactly 1–2 inches below the soil surface. Planting too deep is the most common reason peonies fail to bloom.

Deadhead spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and prevent seed production. In late fall, after the foliage has turned brown following a frost, cut all stems to the ground and remove debris to prevent overwintering diseases like Botrytis.

Peonies are light feeders. Apply a low-nitrogen or balanced fertilizer (like 5-10-10) in early spring when stems are about 2–3 inches tall. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote lush leaves at the expense of the heavy flower heads.

Once cut back in the fall, apply a thin layer of mulch (2–3 inches) for the first winter to prevent frost heaving. Established plants are extremely cold-hardy and actually require the winter chill to produce blooms the following spring.

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