Fragrant, fluffy flowers on sturdy stems

Duchesse De Nemours Peony

Fragrant, fluffy flowers on sturdy stems

Heavy bloomer
Hardy and carefree
Award winner
Attracts butterflies
Deer tend to avoid

A favorite among generations of gardeners, Duchesse De Nemours Peony is an outstanding garden performer. In mid to late spring, large, creamy white, double blooms open and perfume the air with their sweet fragrance. Held on sturdy stems, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Ornamental foliage provides months of interest. The new growth emerges burgundy in the spring, changes to glossy, deep green in the summer and turns a soft yellow in the fall. Growing 24-30 in. tall, this classic perennial can be grown as a specimen plant or grouped as a small hedge. Grows best in full sun to partial shade.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours'
Height: 24 - 30
Spacing:2-3'
Spread:2-3'
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Creamy white with shadings of green at the base
Size: 2-3 Eye
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Zone: 3-8

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Large double blooms with frothy petals.
Soil Requirements: Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Slow the first 1-2 years. Thereafter growth is moderate when left undisturbed.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Foliage: Glossy, deep green foliage that is very attractive and ornamental throughout the growing season. The new growth in spring is burgundy colored and turns a soft yellow in the fall