Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
SKU #06363
4-8

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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Description Absolutely stunning, with huge, fully double, fresh pink blooms backed by a lush mound of glossy green, deer resistant foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use as a spring specimen in beds and borders. A classic for cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. This herbaceous peony needs winter chill to set buds. It will not flower in zones 9 - 11.
Bloom Time Mid-spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Clumping
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Bellflower (Campanula)
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. Herbaceous peonies need winter chill to set bud and flower- typically 500 to 1000 hours. They are not recommended for USDA hardiness zones 9 - 11.
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DescriptionAbsolutely stunning, with huge, fully double, fresh pink blooms backed by a lush mound of glossy green, deer resistant foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use as a spring specimen in beds and borders. A classic for cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. This herbaceous peony needs winter chill to set buds. It will not flower in zones 9 - 11.
Bloom TimeMid-spring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Bellflower (Campanula)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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. Herbaceous peonies need winter chill to set bud and flower- typically 500 to 1000 hours. They are not recommended for USDA hardiness zones 9 - 11.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony produce flowers?
Mid-spring
Is Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony evergreen or deciduous?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony is Easy Care, Fast Growing.
Is Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony grow?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony in my landscape?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony flowers?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony?
Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony?
Good companion plants for Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony include: Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Bellflower (Campanula).
How do I care for Sarah Bernhardt Double Peony?
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. Herbaceous peonies need winter chill to set bud and flower- typically 500 to 1000 hours. They are not recommended for USDA hardiness zones 9 - 11.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.