Duchesse De Nemours Peony

Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours'

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Overview

Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is a cherished peony cultivar, boasting elegant, fragrant, double white blooms with a hint of cream toward the center. Flowering in late spring, it reaches up to 2.5 feet tall and wide with a tidy, shrub-like form. This heirloom variety is perfect for borders and as a cut flower, thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil in USDA zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is a cherished peony cultivar

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — double white blooms with a hint of cream toward the center

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Flowering in late spring, it reaches up to 2.5 feet tall and wide with a tidy, shrub-like form

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — This heirloom variety is perfect for borders and as a cut flower

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil in USDA zones 3-8

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — often referred to as the Duchesse de Nemours Peony

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that exudes elegance and charm in any garden setting

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Paeoniaceae

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Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is a cherished peony cultivar

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — double white blooms with a hint of cream toward the center

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Flowering in late spring, it reaches up to 2.5 feet tall and wide with a tidy, shrub-like form

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — This heirloom variety is perfect for borders and as a cut flower

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil in USDA zones 3-8

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — often referred to as the Duchesse de Nemours Peony

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that exudes elegance and charm in any garden setting

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — this peony variety emanates a delightful fragrance that is both sweet and subtle

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — full-bodied white blooms with undertones of ivory and a hint of yellow at the base of the petals

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — adorn the landscape from late spring to early summer

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — which can reach an impressive diameter of 5 to 7 inches each

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — the Duchesse de Nemours Peony displays a neat

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — peaking in June.<br><br>With a mature height of roughly 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — This plant prefers well-drained

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — mounded habit that requires a spacing of approximately 24 to 36 inches to flourish

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — consider its use as an accent plant in perennial borders

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — it exhibits notable cold hardiness

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — or as an ornamental feature within a cottage-style garden

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — as an aromatic addition to a cutting garden

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — add mulch to conserve moisture and provide winter protection

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — and remember that this peony may take a few years to establish and reach full bloom potential

Duchesse De Nemours Peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse De Nemours') — but patience will be rewarded with magnificent displays year after year

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