Peony 'Duchess de Nemours' root

2026-04-10T10:22:18-07:00

Vendor: A.D.R. Bulbs, Inc.
Type: Peony root
Price: 12.86

A timeless, heirloom peony with lush, fully double white blooms and a soft hint of yellow at the center. Highly fragrant and long-lived, it’s a go-to for classic garden structure and high-end cut flower work.

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Height: Up to 34 inches

Bloom Size: 5–7 inches, fully double

Color: Creamy white with soft yellow center

Fragrance: Strong, classic peony scent

Light: Full sun to part shade

Use: Cut flowers, borders, mixed plantings

Foliage: Deep green, holds well through season

Notable: Introduced in 1856; proven performer for over 150 years

Establishment Note: Spring-planted peonies focus on root growth their first year and may not bloom. Expect flowers starting in year 2 once established.

PLANTING AND GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Planting Time: Early spring, as soon as soil is workable

Depth: Crown 1–2" below soil surface (do not plant deeper)

Spacing: 2.5–3 feet apart

Light: Full sun (6–8 hours)

Soil: Well-drained; amend with compost if needed

Water: Deep water after planting; keep lightly moist first season (not soggy)

Fertilizer: Skip year one; focus on root growth

Support: Use rings/stakes early if needed

Pruning: Deadhead blooms; cut to ground after fall frost

Dividing: Avoid unless necessary; only divide in fall