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Paeonia ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’ (Itoh Hybrid Peony)

Pot Size
Colour
Yellow

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USDA Zone: 3-9

 Peonies are rare and unusual hybrids between Garden Peonies and Tree Peonies. There are several varieties, all highly sought after by collectors, yet easy to grow and very hardy. They form a midsized bush of lush green leaves. This selection is named for the Lorraine region of France, home of renowned breeder Victor Lemoine and is the first fully double, yellow Itoh with the added bonus of an enticing fragrance. The bomb-type bloom may have as many as 120 petals, far outnumbering even Bartzella. Peonies seldom need to be divided or moved, but if necessary it should be carried out only in the fall. Flowering is always best in a sunny location. Clean up the dead leaves in the fall to help prevent disease problems. Plants usually die to the ground, or to very low woody stems for the winter. Flowers on cut stems have a short life which makes them less suitable in arrangements. A better alternative for indoor display, cut about an inch below a bloom and float in a rose bowl.

 Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun

Soil Type 
  Sandy 

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture

Care Level 
  Easy 

 Flower Colour 
  Yellow

Blooming Time 
  Early Summer  
  Late Spring 

Foliage Color 
  Deep Green 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Border  
  Deer Resistant  
  Rabbit Resistant  
  Fragrant  
  Massed  
  Specimen 

Flower Head Size 
  Very Large

Height 
   60-70 cm  
   23-27 inches

Spread 
   75-90 cm  
   29-35 inches

Foot Traffic 
   None 

Growth Rate 
   Slow 

Photo courtesy of perennials.com



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