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    PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'
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    PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'

    Commonly known as Paeony

    AWARD
    Herbaceous Paeonies

    Creamy-white double yellow heart
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    2 to 3 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £18.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £16.00 each
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Eelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. France, 1856. Jacques Calot, Douai.
    • White
      Creamy white
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      70-80cm (28-32in)
    • Spread
      70-80cm (28-32in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Deep green leaves and large flowers 15-20cm (6-8in) across. White flowers are flushed green in bud and develop spreading outer petals
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Lemon fragrance.
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      70-80cm (28-32in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        70-80cm (28-32in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Paeonies - Care Guide
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