Paeonia Madame de Verneville Peony

Few flowers bring heritage elegance to the garden like Paeonia Madame de Verneville. A standout since 1885, this heirloom variety offers large, fully double blooms in creamy white with soft pink flecks—each flower a graceful blend of nostalgia and natural beauty. With a lush rose-style form and subtle crimson speckling, these peonies make a sophisticated statement. The fragrance is notably rich and classic, perfect for gardeners who cherish both beauty and scent. Supported by strong stems and a bushy 36-inch mound, these blooms are ideal for cutting as well as garden display.

Commonly known as peony, Madame de Verneville is well-suited for cutting gardens, perennial borders, and formal beds where its timeless aesthetic can shine. It works beautifully alongside fellow spring bloomers like Baptisia, Iris, and Allium, bringing contrast in color and form. Its generous size and soft texture also make it a great anchor in traditional cottage or heritage-style landscapes.

This long-lived perennial thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers rich, well-drained loam. Hardy in Zones 3-8, it stands up well to deer and common garden pests with very little care once established. What sets Madame de Verneville apart is not just its vintage appeal, but the way it brings effortless grace to every season, year after year.