Monsieur Jules Elie — 30 Root Grower Pack
Monsieur Jules Elie is a classic choice for growers who want vigorous plants, early production, and large quantities of impressive pink cut flowers.
Introduced in France by Crousse in 1888, Monsieur Jules Elie has remained in cultivation for well over a century because it combines spectacular flower size with strong field performance. Its very large, fully double to bomb-type flowers open in a rich rose-pink, often developing softer silvery tones toward the center as the bloom matures.
For commercial growers, the real advantage is vigor. Monsieur Jules Elie establishes strongly, builds a productive clump relatively quickly, and can produce a generous number of harvestable stems once established. That makes it an excellent cultivar for growers who want to build a substantial peony block without waiting years for a slower variety to gain size.
The flowers are large, fragrant, and highly visible in bouquets and event work. Its early bloom timing also makes it useful for extending the front end of the peony harvest season, while the sheer size and classic form give it strong appeal for florists and customers who want a traditional, luxurious peony.
This 30-root grower pack is intended for farms and serious growers establishing a meaningful production block. With its combination of vigor, abundant stem production, early timing, fragrance, and dramatic flower size, Monsieur Jules Elie offers both historical pedigree and practical commercial value.
Pack size: 30 roots
Root grade: Large 3–5 eye bare-root divisions
Bloom color: Rose-pink with silvery-pink tones
Flower form: Double / bomb
Bloom season: Early
Fragrance: Moderate
Plant habit: Vigorous, fast-establishing, very free-flowering
Production: Excellent potential for abundant cut-flower stems
Best for: Commercial cut-flower growers, production blocks, florists, historic plantings
Originator: Crousse
Introduction: 1888, France
Planting season: Fall
