The Itoh is the dream peony—a coveted hybrid from herbaceous and tree peonies that’s much harder to obtain. We’ve been building up our selection of these extraordinary hybrids, and Duchesse de Lorraine is a particularly exciting find. This is a breakthrough Itoh—no other yellow variety has such full, petal-packed double blooms. They appear on strong stems, and produce a delightful fragrance. Once Duchesse de Lorraine matures, it’ll provide tons of blooms for both the garden and cut flower displays. The foliage will remain a lush green backdrop for your perennial garden bed through the season, and the plant itself will last decades in the right spot. It is excellent in containers, borders and mass plantings. The blooms attract butterflies and are deer resistant. This très jolie variety is named for the Lorraine region in France. Paeonia x ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’ PP26907
Peonies have few requirements: give them a sunny well-drained location, plant 2-4′ apart, with the eyes (new buds at the crown) no more than 2″ below soil level and apply fertilizer or compost in spring. They take a while to establish, often 3 years before the first bloom–but the wait is worth it. They are heirloom quality. Let them grow undisturbed and they will bring joy to you and your loved ones through the decades.
Botanical Name:Paeonia x ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’ PP26907
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:24 – 32 inches
Spread:28 – 36 inches
Spacing:28 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-9
Flowering Date:Late spring, early summer
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots without bending them. Set crown with buds 1″ – 2″ below ground-level. Water in thoroughly. Plant at least 6 weeks before ground freezes.
Winter Care:Clean up dead leaves in fall to prevent disease problems. Mulch hardy.
Shipped:DORMANT 4″ POT
Growth Rate:Slow
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Yellow
Flower Form:Fully double blooms
Foliage Type:Upright mound of lush green leaves that stand up well into the autumn.
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long. After flowering
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched soil that is moisture retentive
Watering Requirement:Water regularly, – weekly. More often in extreme heat or containers.
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.