Peony Duchesse de Nemours

Peony Duchesse de Nemours

Description

Paeonia lactiflora "Duchesse de Nemours". Outside petals are reversed to form a bowl containing another compact flower of dense petaloids. This abundant flowering variety has glossy green leaves. Several side buds extend the flowering season. A spicy lemon fragrance fills the room with every bouquet. One of the select list of professionally grown cut flowers, now available for your garden. A plant support is recommend.

RHS Award of Garden Merit 1993. 

Registered in 1856.

Peony Details

Calot Jacques

Properties

Colour palette
White & blush
Flowering period
From week 4 | Mid
Flower form
Double
Plant size
d| ↕︎ up to 90 cm | ↔︎ up to 90 cm
Fragrance
Intensely fragrant
Flower bud(s)
One main flower bud and plenty of sidebuds
Award
Award of Garden Merit Royal Horticultural Society
Ideal for
The cutting garden
Position & soil
Sunny and airy - soil well worked and not soggy
Hardiness
Fully hardy -20ºC or depending on snow cover

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