Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' | Sarah Bernhardt Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the most popular and classic peony varieties, known for its large, fully double flowers and lovely fragrance. The blooms are a soft, blush-pink with pale, creamy undertones and are densely packed with petals that create a rounded, full appearance. The plant’s large, fragrant flowers make it a favorite for both ornamental gardens and cut flower arrangements, as they maintain their beauty for days after being harvested.
‘Sarah Bernhardt’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it grows into a bushy, rounded mound. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate periods of drought. With its graceful blooms, delightful fragrance, and strong growth habit, ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ remains a timeless and dependable choice for adding both beauty and fragrance to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the most popular and classic peony varieties, known for its large, fully double flowers and lovely fragrance. The blooms are a soft, blush-pink with pale, creamy undertones and are densely packed with petals that create a rounded, full appearance. The plant’s large, fragrant flowers make it a favorite for both ornamental gardens and cut flower arrangements, as they maintain their beauty for days after being harvested.
‘Sarah Bernhardt’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it grows into a bushy, rounded mound. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate periods of drought. With its graceful blooms, delightful fragrance, and strong growth habit, ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ remains a timeless and dependable choice for adding both beauty and fragrance to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the most popular and classic peony varieties, known for its large, fully double flowers and lovely fragrance. The blooms are a soft, blush-pink with pale, creamy undertones and are densely packed with petals that create a rounded, full appearance. The plant’s large, fragrant flowers make it a favorite for both ornamental gardens and cut flower arrangements, as they maintain their beauty for days after being harvested.
‘Sarah Bernhardt’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it grows into a bushy, rounded mound. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate periods of drought. With its graceful blooms, delightful fragrance, and strong growth habit, ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ remains a timeless and dependable choice for adding both beauty and fragrance to any garden.
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Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 30–36 inches
Width: 30–36 inches
Flower color: Soft shell pink; large, fully double blooms with ruffled inner petals
Foliage color: Glossy green; deeply lobed leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to promote reblooming and cut back foliage after it dies down in fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies
