- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 30 - 36 Inches
- Mature Spread 30 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
The “Sarah Bernhardt” Peony, Paeonia Sarah Bernhardt, is a beloved peony worldwide, with large double ruffles in vivid rose-pink. It is as well-known for its captivating aroma as it is for its size. Sarah Bernhardt’s are tall-growing, between 30-36 inches, with compacted stems that hold glorious, round buds that blossom into mammoth showy flowers by late May. They are favorite cut flowers, and like their namesake, legendary stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, these peonies will not soon be forgotten.
Like all peonies, this one is deer and rabbit resistant, cold hardy and very long-lived. Some plants live for over a century. Sarah Bernhardt buds secrete a sweet nectar that attracts pollinators of all kinds and are a favorite of bees. An added bonus is that the peony foliage remains a beautiful shade of deep green, even after the flower has bloomed. They are low-maintenance flowers that require minimal effort to create lovely, elegant blooms.
Pink Sarah Bernhardt Peony Care
Sarah Bernhardt Peonies should be planted in the fall in areas where they will receive sun or partial shade. Before planting, the soil should be alkaline and enriched with compost and high-phosphorus fertilizer, especially heavy soils. Tubers should be set 1 to 2 inches below the surface of the soil with the buds pointing upward. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and well-drained after planting. Peonies need regular, deep watering, especially during hot summer months. Be sure to support your Sarah Bernhardt peonies to prevent their heavy heads from drooping.
Sarah Bernhardt Peonies should be deadheaded in the late spring. Additionally, it is important to remove fallen petals and blooms from the growing area. You should leave the stems and foliage until the fall to help nourish the plant for the following year. In the fall, after the foliage has started to die down, peonies should be cut to the ground after the first frost. In the spring, new growth will appear from the roots.
Pink Sarah Bernhardt Peony Spacing
Peonies produce gorgeous clumps that are perfect for mixed beds and borders. They also provide a beautiful green background to shorter spring bulbs and flowers. Peonies are great for mass plantings, and using them as cut flowers in bouquets and arrangements helps keep the plants healthy for decades to come.
Pink Sarah Bernhardt Peony Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 30 - 36 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Rose Pink |
| Bloom Period: Late May |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Pink Sarah Bernhardt Peony |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PAEONIA `SARAH BERNHARDT` - PINK |
- SKU:
- 1003961-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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