Paeonia 'Duch. de Nemours'

Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ is a much-loved, traditional herbaceous peony, renowned for its large, elegant white flowers and exquisite fragrance. A true classic in garden centres, this variety is often chosen for its timeless beauty, long lifespan, and strong association with cottage gardens and formal planting schemes. Its reliability and stunning floral display make it a premium plant that appeals to customers seeking lasting value and seasonal impact.

Flower Quality, Fragrance & Visual Appeal

The main attraction of Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ lies in its luxurious, fully double blooms. The flowers open from soft green buds into creamy white, sometimes with a hint of pale lemon at the centre. As the blooms mature, they develop into perfectly formed, rounded flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance that is highly prized.

Key visual selling points:

• Large, fully double white flowers

• Subtle creamy-lemon tones at the centre

• Strong, classic peony fragrance

• Glossy green foliage that supports the blooms

• Excellent cut flower quality

In a garden centre setting, flowering specimens create instant impact and help customers visualise the plant’s mature beauty, making it an ideal feature plant during late spring and early summer.

Growing Conditions & Care Advice

Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ is a hardy and dependable perennial that improves with age. Once established, it can thrive in the same position for decades, making it a long-term investment for the garden. It prefers a sunny position but will tolerate light shade, especially in warmer areas.

Care and planting tips:

• Plant in full sun or light shade

• Use fertile, well-drained soil

• Avoid planting crowns too deep

• Water well during dry spells in the first year

• Minimal disturbance once established

Peonies are slow to establish but reward patience with increasingly impressive flowering each year. Their strong stems usually support the heavy blooms well, though some support may be helpful in exposed locations.

Garden Uses & Retail Appeal

From a retail perspective, Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ is an aspirational plant that encourages forward planning. Customers often purchase it knowing they are investing in future seasons of beauty rather than instant results.

Popular uses and selling angles:

• Feature plant in borders and cottage gardens

• Mixed perennial beds and shrub borders

• Traditional and formal garden designs

• Cut flower gardens

• Wedding and white garden schemes

In garden centres, this peony fits perfectly into premium perennial ranges and works well alongside roses, delphiniums, and early summer perennials. Its combination of elegance, fragrance, and longevity makes Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ a standout variety that continues to be one of the most desirable white peonies available.

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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