Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Like the actress for which it is named, the Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt' is a showstopper. Hardy and virtually carefree once established, this frilly bloom is admired as much as a garden centerpiece as an accent. With fragrant, blush flowers from 7-9 inches wide, Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt' has interest and color variation for three seasons. In early spring, enjoy daring reddish hues that transition to the innocent baby pink blooms of late spring and summer and culminate in joining the riotous colors of fall with bronze and purple. Insect and pest resistant, the flowers contain high amounts of phenol, rendering them unattractive to pests of all descriptions. Admired outdoors and long-lasting in arrangements within, Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'will not disappoint.
Genus | Paeonia |
Species | tenuifolia |
Variety | 'Sarah Bernhardt' |
Zone | 2 - 8 |
Bloom Start To End | Late Spring - Early Summer |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Plant Height | 2 ft 6 in |
Plant Width | 2 ft 6 in |
Additional Characteristics | Fragrance, Long Bloomers, Double Blooms, Rose Companions, Flower, Heirloom, Butterfly Lovers, Award Winner |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Border, Outdoor, Cut Flowers |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |