Four peonies for cutting

‘Duchesse de Nemours’

With lily-of-the-valley scent and white flowers creamyyellow at the centre, this double white is one of the best for garden and vase.

‘Nancy Nora’

Large, sweetly scented double blush-pink blooms, fading almost to white as they age. Upright stems are great for cutting.

‘Monsieur Jules Elie’

Arching stems of large double pink blooms with a strong rose perfume are a feast for the eyes in the garden or a vase.

‘Myrtle Gentry’

Excellent fragrance, upright stems and shapely pink blooms fading to a creamy confection are the hallmarks of this peony.