Peony lactiflora - Duchesse de Nemours, 1 Pack
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Paeonia lactiflora - Duchesse de Nemours
A timeless heirloom, ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ enchants with its lush, fully double, creamy-white blooms edged with a soft lemony-yellow glow at the center—evoking elegance and timeless charm. These fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer atop stout, upright stems, making them exceptional both in perennial borders and as stunning cut flowers. The plant forms a robust, bushy mound of glossy green foliage that endures well into summer, offering long-lasting garden interest. Hardy, deer-resistant, and awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ remains a beloved classic among gardeners and florists alike.
- 1 growing root per pack, 2-3 eyes
- Creamy-white double blooms with lemony-yellow center glow
- Fragrant, cut-flower favourite
- Deer Resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Creamy-white double blooms with soft yellow glow at center |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA Zones 3–8 |
| Plant Height | ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) |
| Plant Width | ~75–90 cm (30–36 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained soil |
| Fragrant | Yes—sweetly scented |
| Deer Resistant | Yes—generally avoided by deer and rabbits |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | Late spring to early summer; blooms last ~7–10 days |
| Plant Depth | Plant eyes (buds) about 2 in (≈5 cm) below soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | Approx. 60–90 cm (24–36 in) between plants |
