A heritage variety with huge bowl-shaped blooms composed of multiple layers of soft, pure white petals against a backdrop of dark green, divided foliage. Bury your nose in these sumptuous flowers and enjoy their delicious fragrance. Peony ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ represents pure indulgence and yet it is surprisingly easy to grow and will survive for years. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 80cm (31″). Spread: 100cm (39″).
Culinary note: Peony petals are edible and can be added to salads or floated in punches.
Growing Information
Grow peonies in a sunny or semi shaded position. They prefer a well drained, rich fertile soil. This is best achieved by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or compost to the soil prior to planting, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Plant herbaceous peonies at a depth of around 5cm (2″) below the soil surface. Planting too deeply may delay flowering.
