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

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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