Photo of Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'

Also Known As

  • Paeonia 'Mons Jules Elie'
  • Mons Jules Elie Peony
  • Monsieur Jules Elie Chinese Peony
  • Monsieur Jules Elie Herbaceous Peony

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 30"-34"
  • W: 18"-20"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 20 IN - wide, 30 IN - 34 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the glories of the Spring perennial garden, peonies are very long lived plants which will amply repay your effort in giving them a good home to start. 'Monsieur Jules Elie' has very large, light rose-pink flowers with a silvery sheen. Floriferous with moderate fragrance.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Rose-pink flowers, especially good as cut flowers, top 2-3' stalks early in the season. Sun/Med
Rose-pink petals surround recurved, silvery-pink petals. Fragrant. Early summer, Herbaceous. Zones 3-8.

Gardening facts about Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie' plant

How to Grow Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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