Paeonies Duchesse de Nemours

Needs to become established before flowering really well, as flower buds are formed in spring. Select a situation facing north-west, south-west or west, so that early morning sun does not fall on the buds. Before planting, trench the ground as deeply as possible, working in a good dressing of rotted manure. Care should be taken, however, that this does not come in contact with the roots. Do not plant too deeply, the topmost eye should be 1.5cm (1/2”) below ground level. During the growing season an occasional application of weak liquid manure is beneficial. It may not flower in the first year, and will not be fully established for three years.