Duchesse de Nemours peony
Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours'
APS Gold Medal 1993; APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall2.5 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Spreading, tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White, light yellow center, light green highlights
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Duchesse de Nemours' peony (Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The fragrant white blooms have a light yellow center and light green highlights, and bees and butterflies visit them. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to both.
Pairs well with Pale purple coneflower, Clustered bellflower, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.