Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours'
Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is an heirloom peony more than 150 years old with stunning ivory white double flowers.
Description:
Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours' is an heirloom peony introduced in 1856. It has been popular every since. It has stunning ivory white double flowers with a hint of yellow at the centre and a delicious fragrance. The stems are strong and the foliage is rich and robust. Early mid season.
Common Name: Peony - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Paeoniaceae (The Peony Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry open stony slopes, riverbanks and sparse woodland edges. Woods and grasslands at elevations of 400 - 2300 metres in China.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
Asia and the Pacific - North Central and Eastern Asia
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