Duchesse de Nemours Peony Root – Large 3-5 Eye Bare Root Division

Pre-order for fall planting. These roots ship the week of October 26. Orders ship free, and every box includes our printed planting guide card with the planting depth and spacing that matter most. If your root arrives in bad shape, let us know and we will replace it or refund you.

Add a true heirloom classic to your garden with Duchesse de Nemours Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours'). Grown since 1856 and still one of the most loved white peonies in the world, it opens creamy white double blooms with a soft golden glow at the center, and it is intensely fragrant.

You will receive one healthy 3-5 eye bare root peony, ready for fall planting.

🌸 Duchesse de Nemours Peony Highlights
Variety: Duchesse de Nemours
Root Size: 3-5 eyes
Type: Herbaceous peony
Flower Color: Creamy white with a golden center glow
Bloom Size: Large, double blooms
Bloom Season: Mid season
Mature Height: Approximately 34-36 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-8
Light: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Lifespan: Long-lived perennial that can thrive for decades
Excellent For: Flower beds, borders, cottage gardens and cut flower gardens

Why Grow Duchesse de Nemours?

Few peonies have stayed popular for over 165 years. Duchesse de Nemours has, because the flowers are beautiful, the fragrance is unforgettable, and the plant is tough and reliable once established. It is one of the finest white peonies for fresh-cut arrangements.

The large flowers are held on sturdy stems and make beautiful additions to spring gardens and fresh-cut flower arrangements. Once established, peonies are remarkably long-lived and can return year after year for decades with proper care.

🌱 Planting Your Bare Root Peony

For best results, plant your peony root in the fall in a location receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Plant with the eyes (buds) facing upward and approximately 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Avoid planting too deeply, as this can reduce flowering.

Choose fertile, well-draining soil and water thoroughly after planting. Peonies benefit from the cool fall and winter months to establish their root systems before spring growth begins.

Please note: Peonies are long-lived perennials and may take time to become fully established. Newly planted roots may produce limited growth or flowering during their first season. Plants typically become larger and more floriferous as they mature.

📦 What You'll Receive

1 Duchesse de Nemours Peony Bare Root – 3-5 Eyes

Roots are shipped dormant and may vary naturally in size, shape, and appearance. Each root will contain approximately 3-5 viable eyes/buds for future growth.

Perfect for gardeners looking for a white peony, fragrant peony, bare root peony, perennial flower root, cut flower peony, cottage garden flower, or fall planting perennial.

Plant this fall and enjoy a beautiful perennial that can become a centerpiece of your spring garden for years to come.