Wayside Gardens Paeonia Duchesse de Nemours
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant cut flowers.
This classic peony delivers the kind of high-impact, fragrant white blooms that make a garden feel established overnight. It demands almost nothing in terms of maintenance, though you will have to wait for its late-spring window to enjoy the show.
$27.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant flowers for fresh bouquets
- Designers looking for versatile, elegant white floral accents
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-term landscape investments
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring hands-off plants without support structures
- Impatient growers wanting immediate, full-scale floral results
- Landscapers prioritizing extended, season-long color displays
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
Delivers a classic, intoxicating scent that defines the early summer garden.
Maintenance ease
A reliable, low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention.
Pest resistance
Effectively deters deer and rabbits, protecting your landscape investment.
Floral utility
Large, sturdy blooms are perfect for high-end indoor floral arrangements.
Soil adaptability
Robust enough to handle heavy clay soils where others struggle.
Longevity
A historic variety proven to endure for generations in the landscape.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Bloom Color
White, Light Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Growth Habit
Shrub
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial, Shrub
Water Requirement
Moderate
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