Monsieur Dupont Bush Peony

Double rose type blooms, a very distinct cupped-like flower form, with a collar composed of tufts of petals arranged in little whorls. White with a yellow glow from buried stamens, and exceptionally vivid crimson spots on central petals. Strong fragrance and large blooms. Late midseason. Huge 3-6 eye root divisions. Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Dupont' Form: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Flower Color: White, pink edges/spots Foliage Type: Shiny, green, pinnately compound, smooth leaf margins, strongly veined Bloom time: May-June Height: 36 inches Spread: 36 inches Light requirements: Full sun Plant depth: Cover eyes with 1-2 inches of soil, depending on zone and climate  See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Growing Tips and Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library to learn more about peonies and how to grow them. Many growers plant peonies in the Fall; however, if planted early enough in late winter and early Spring, peonies will