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Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Sarah Bernhardt'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
SKU #43564
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Luscious, large, deep fuchsia-purple, bowl-shaped blooms on stout stems are excellent for dramatic cut flower arrangements. A rounded, upright form with lush dark green foliage backs the stunning, full-petaled, double flowers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
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| Description | Luscious, large, deep fuchsia-purple, bowl-shaped blooms on stout stems are excellent for dramatic cut flower arrangements. A rounded, upright form with lush dark green foliage backs the stunning, full-petaled, double flowers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.