Peony ‘Elsa Sass’ – The Snow-White Grand Finale

Are you looking for the ultimate white peony to crown your season? The 'Elsa Sass' is a legendary variety known for its unparalleled purity and its status as winner of the APS Gold Medal. A peony that only blooms when other varieties have already finished flowering, making it the absolute queen of early summer.

Elsa Sass produces large, beautifully filled flowers in a shade of white so pure that it almost glows. The flowers have a classic, bowl-shaped structure with large petals that sometimes display very subtle, sporadic red markings—a characteristic detail of this variety. The enormous, flattened round buds promise the opulence that is to come. Combined with a delightful fragrance, this is a peony that no garden should be without.

Why choose Elsa Sass?

• Award-winning Quality: Proud winner of the prestigious APS Gold Medal (1943).

• Very Late Blooming: The ideal choice for extending the peony season; it only blooms when Sarah Bernhardt is long gone.

• Pure White: Known as one of the whitest peonies in existence, with no yellow or pink undertones.

• Delightful Perfume: Spreads a rich, classic scent that fills the garden on balmy June evenings.

Specifications at a glance:

Tip from the grower: Elsa Sass likes to take her time to develop her beauty. For vase arrangements, it is crucial not to cut her too early; the bud must already be showing its color and feel soft to the touch. In the garden, she is a reliable grower who, thanks to her late flowering, is often the most beautiful surprise of the year.