Botanical profile

Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours'

Latin name
Paeonia 'Duchess of Nemours' (lact.)
Common name
Peony 'Duchesse de Nemours'
Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae

Pleasantly fragrant, this variety, which was already cultivated around 1850, has stood the test of time. Its large, double, pure white flowers with a buttery yellow center sit atop sturdy stems. Grow in flowerbeds or as a specimen plant.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.8 feet (86.5 cm)
Width
34 inches (86.5 cm)
Growth rate
Slow

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