Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' (peony 'Duchesse de Nemours') is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. This perennial exhibits a clump forming growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – very cold winter (-20 to -15ºc), and is hardy throughout the uk and northern europe. many plants grown in containers will be damaged unless given protection. and features a flower fragrance.
When fully mature, Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.5–1 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers west–facing, east–facing, south–facing aspect and sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun, partial shade position.
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