Duke of Devonshire peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duke of Devonshire'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Rose
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Duke of Devonshire' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Duke of Devonshire') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It forms a compact, tall, upright clump. The double rose blooms are fragrant, so they make a good cutting flower. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, David garden phlox, and Prairie dropseed.