• Herbaceous
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • White
  • Double

Duchess de Nemours

Duchesse de Nemours

Perennial herbaceous peony in white, blooming in late spring and early summer. Double white flowers on tall, sturdy stems above glossy foliage. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Duchess de Nemours peony flower up close on the plant
A Duchess de Nemours peony flower up close on the plant

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Duchess de Nemours peony plants in bloom in a garden
Duchess de Nemours peony plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Herbaceous Double
Colors
  • White
Blooms
Late spring, Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3 ft (86 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bare root
Botanical name
Paeonia lactiflora

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Heirloom lactiflora peony, noted by Longfield Gardens as holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

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  • DutchGrownLive plant

    3

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    $15.80Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • White Flower FarmLive plant

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    $16.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Spring Hill NurseryLive plant

    2-3 EYE / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring

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    $16.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • True Leaf MarketLive plant

    1 Bulb

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    $16.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Gurney'sLive plant

    Premium (Qty- 1) | Spring

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    $17.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Longfield GardensLive plant

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    $21.50Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sLive plant

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    $29.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    2 Gallon Pot

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    $69.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Duchess de Nemours peony flower up close on the plant
    A Duchess de Nemours peony flower up close on the plant
  • Duchess de Nemours peony plants in bloom in a garden
    Duchess de Nemours peony plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Duchess de Nemours hardy in my zone?

Duchess de Nemours survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Duchess de Nemours need full sun?

Duchess de Nemours grows in full sun.

When does Duchess de Nemours bloom?

Duchess de Nemours blooms in late spring and early summer.

Is Duchess de Nemours good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Duchess de Nemours as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Coral Charm peony flower up close on the plant Coral Charm Semi-double herbaceous hybrid peony, deep coral fading to cream, early midseason, APS Gold Medal 1986. HerbaceousLate springMedium height
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