Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'
BEAUTIFUL PINK BLOOMS that have an unforgettable fragrance, are unexcelled for cutting and may live 30 or 40 years or longer. Blooms in spring.
When planting the buds should never be more than 2" deep, and feed each peony a big handful of bonemeal (calcium) in September.
When dividing you want 3 or 4 buds per division. Snip off the spent flowers back to the first leaf to keep the plant looking tidy; leave as much foliage as possible to feed the plant.
*Deer Resistant* Attracts: Birds, Butterflies & other beneficial pollinators
Photo courtesy of our growing friends at Riverbend Nursery in Riner, VA
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Perennials, Herbaceous |
| Foliage Type |
Winter Dormant
|
| Height |
2' - 3' |
| Spread |
1' - 2' |
| Shape |
Upright & Arching |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Emerges Rosey-red then turns (Glossy) Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Baby Pink |
|
Extremely Fragrant |
|
|
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Pt.Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average - Moist (not standing water): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardines |
