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A century-and-a-half after its introduction, this fragrant double remains a standard by which all other white Peonies are judged. Strong stems give the blossoms an aristocratic bearing; a touch of cream at the base of the dense, ruffled inner petals lights them up with a warm glow. Deciduous.

Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter.