Paeonia 'Mons Jules Elie' - Heirloom Peony
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Paeonia 'Mons Jules Elie', an heirloom peony cherished for its massive, rose-pink double blooms and soft, sweet fragrance. Each flower is a ruffled masterpiece—richly layered, gently blushed, and absolutely showstopping from late spring into early summer.
With sturdy stems and a reliable habit, this variety offers both beauty and resilience. It's deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and returns year after year with minimal care—often growing for decades in the same spot. A classic for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower lovers, 'Mons Jules Elie' also makes a luxurious statement in mixed plantings.
Whether you're starting a peony collection or adding a statement piece to your perennial bed, this cultivar is a garden legend for a reason.
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Quick Specs:
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Mons Jules Elie'
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Height: 30–36"
Spacing: 24–30"
Sunlight: Full sun (or part sun in hotter zones)
Soil: Well-drained, rich, slightly moist soil
Fragrant: Yes
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Resists: Deer, rabbits
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Paeonia 'Mons Jules Elie', an heirloom peony cherished for its massive, rose-pink double blooms and soft, sweet fragrance. Each flower is a ruffled masterpiece—richly layered, gently blushed, and absolutely showstopping from late spring into early summer.
With sturdy stems and a reliable habit, this variety offers both beauty and resilience. It's deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and returns year after year with minimal care—often growing for decades in the same spot. A classic for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower lovers, 'Mons Jules Elie' also makes a luxurious statement in mixed plantings.
Whether you're starting a peony collection or adding a statement piece to your perennial bed, this cultivar is a garden legend for a reason.
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Quick Specs:
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Mons Jules Elie'
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Height: 30–36"
Spacing: 24–30"
Sunlight: Full sun (or part sun in hotter zones)
Soil: Well-drained, rich, slightly moist soil
Fragrant: Yes
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Resists: Deer, rabbits
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
