Paeonia Madame de Verneville Peony

Heritage beauty meets modern garden resilience in Paeonia Madame de Verneville Peony, a treasured selection that has delighted gardeners since 1885. Its fully double, rose-type blooms open in creamy white with delicate pink flecks and a romantic fragrance. The vintage charm of this heirloom variety is enhanced by strong stems and an upright, bushy habit, making it both ornamental and practical for floral use and garden display. Long-lived and low maintenance, Paeonia Madame de Verneville Peony is an enduring favorite in any sunny to lightly shaded border.

This old-world peony makes an elegant addition to cutting gardens, cottage landscapes, and specimen plantings. Whether showcased in a mass planting or tucked into perennial beds, it blends beautifully with classic companions like Iris, Allium, and Baptisia. Its tall, symmetrical form adds structure and fragrance from late spring to early summer, making it ideal for gardeners who appreciate timeless flowers with lasting value.

Grow Paeonia Madame de Verneville Peony in well-drained, rich loamy soil with medium moisture. Hardy in zones 3-8, it performs best in full sun to part shade and resists deer, rabbit, and disease pressures. This peony requires little maintenance once established and returns reliably year after year. With its classic style and robust habit, this heirloom cultivar is as beloved today as it was over a century ago.