Duchess de Nemours Peony

Strong stems support large, creamy white, double blooms with frothy petals, creating quite a showpiece in mid to late spring. Glossy, deep green foliage is attractive and ornamental throughout the growing season. New growth emerges burgundy in spring and turns a soft yellow in fall. Growing 24-30″ tall with a 24-36″ spread, this garden classic is ideal as a small hedge, clustered with other peonies or as a specimen plant. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Deer resistant. 2-3 eye bareroot. Zones 3-8. Paeonia ‘Duchess de Nemours’

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 lactiflora ‘Duchesse de Nemours’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:24 – 30 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-8
Flowering Date:Mid to late spring.
Planting Instructions:It is very important to plant with the eye(s) 2″ below the soil level. If they are planted too deep, poor flowering will result. Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots without bending them. Set crown with buds on ground-level. Water in thoroughly. Plant at least 6 weeks before ground freezes.
Winter Care:Mulch the first winter. Remove mulch early the following spring from around the crown.
Shipped:2-3 EYE BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Slow the first 1-2 years. Thereafter growth is moderate when left undisturbed.
Shipping Season:Fall
Flower Color:White
Flower Form:Large double blooms with frothy petals.
Foliage Type:Glossy, deep green foliage that is very attractive and ornamental throughout the growing season. The new growth in spring is burgundy colored and turns a soft yellow in the fall
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched soil that is moisture retentive.
Watering Requirement:Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:Widely cultivated by the Chinese for medicine, food and as a garden plant. Introduced to Japan in the 8th century & the early 19th into England & Europe.
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