Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is a timeless herbaceous peony cultivar introduced in 1856 by French breeder Calot. This elegant classic has enchanted gardeners for over 150 years with its pristine ivory-white double blooms that feature a subtle lemon-yellow glow at the center. Renowned for its intoxicating fragrance and reliable performance, this peony remains a cornerstone variety for landscape professionals and garden designers.
Elegant Beauty and Landscape Value
The 'Duchesse de Nemours' peony offers exceptional ornamental and practical benefits that make it a superior choice for professional landscaping projects:
- Produces large, fully double white flowers with remarkable fragrance
- Forms a rounded, shrubby habit reaching 36 inches in height
- Features glossy, dark green divided foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Demonstrates excellent deer and rabbit resistance
- Provides outstanding value as both landscape specimen and cut flower
- Boasts exceptional longevity, often thriving for decades with minimal maintenance
- Holds the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
These magnificent peonies create stunning focal points in formal gardens, mixed borders, and foundation plantings while offering valuable cut flowers for commercial and personal use.
Planting and Growing Information
'Duchesse de Nemours' thrives in USDA zones 3-8, adapting to a wide range of climates across the United States. Plant bare roots in spring, positioning the eyes (growth buds) just 1-2 inches below soil level in rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 3-4 feet apart to allow for mature spread. While preferring full sun, these peonies tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter regions. Expect blooms in late spring to early summer, with established plants flowering reliably for generations with minimal care.
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Enhance your landscape inventory with our premium 'Duchesse de Nemours' peony bare roots, available in convenient packages of 15. These top-quality 3/5 eye divisions are ready for spring shipping and will provide your clients with decades of beauty and enjoyment. As a wholesale customer, you'll appreciate our competitive pricing and consistent quality. Order online now to secure your stock of this timeless classic for your upcoming landscape projects and retail offerings.
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EAN code3883
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Flower ColorWhite
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height36" / 90 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeBlooms early season
- Plant Depth4-6” (10-15 cm)
- Size3/5
- Packaged in15
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring