Lady Alexandra Duff Peony

Lady Alexandra Duff Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Alexandra Duff')

Lady Alexandra Duff Peony brings a soft, romantic bloom season to sunny borders with a classic look that feels instantly established. It is a long-lived perennial that settles in and improves each year, building a fuller clump and producing more blooms over time. The gentle flower color pairs beautifully with whites, purples, and fresh spring greens, making it easy to design with in mixed borders. If you want a peony that feels elegant in the landscape and delivers strong cut flower value, this one is a great choice.

Distinctive Features

This herbaceous peony forms a sturdy mound of deep green, finely cut foliage and produces large, semi-double blooms in late spring to early summer. Lady Alexandra Duff is known for soft blush pink flowers with a luminous, airy look that feels refined and classic. Many plants offer a light to noticeable fragrance, making it especially enjoyable near patios and walkways where you can experience the blooms up close. After flowering, the foliage remains attractive through summer, giving the plant long season value as a clean, leafy presence.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part sun, with at least 6 hours of sun for best flowering.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil is ideal, with compost added to improve structure and drainage.
• Water: Water regularly during establishment, then provide consistent moisture during dry stretches, avoiding soggy soil.
• USDA Zones: 3 to 8.
• Planting Depth: Set eyes just below the soil surface to support reliable blooming.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Plant where the soft blush blooms can be appreciated up close, such as near patios, paths, or entry gardens.
• Perennial Borders: Use to add gentle color and lush structure among companion plants through the spring season.
• Cut Flowers: Grow in a cutting garden for elegant blooms that create a polished indoor arrangement.
• Foundation Planting: Place in front of evergreens or shrubs for contrast and a refined seasonal highlight.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply during dry spells, especially in spring as buds form and after flowering as roots store energy.
• Staking: Support blooms with rings or stakes if heavy flowers lean after rain.
• Feeding: Top-dress with compost in spring and avoid heavy nitrogen that can reduce flowering.
• Fall Cleanup: Cut stems back to the ground after frost and remove debris to keep the planting clean.

Why Choose Lady Alexandra Duff Peony?

• Soft Blush Color: Gentle pink blooms bring a romantic, refined look to late spring borders.
• Semi Double Form: Layered petals create a classic peony look with a lighter, airy feel.
• Long Lived Perennial: Establishes into a clump that returns reliably and improves over time.
• Great for Arrangements: Elegant blooms hold well in vases and bring the garden indoors.

Lady Alexandra Duff Peony is a rewarding choice for gardeners who want soft color, classic form, and long-term reliability in one plant. Give it sun, well-drained soil, and a permanent home where it can mature without disturbance. As it settles in, it will deliver bigger bloom seasons and a lush, finished presence that keeps borders looking polished year after year.