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Peony Sarah Bernhardt

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Peony Sarah Bernhardt

Flower

Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–8
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 36" spacing
  • pH 6.5–7.5
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  • Overview

    A legendary herbaceous peony that has been the gold standard for over 100 years, producing enormous double blooms in the most perfect shade of soft pink. The fragrant flowers can reach 8 inches across and are beloved by florists and gardeners alike for their romantic, ruffled petals and incredible longevity in both the garden and vase. This reliable bloomer returns year after year, becoming more spectacular with age.

  • Planting

    Plant bare root divisions in fall, eyes 2 inches below soil surface. Avoid planting too deep.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 90-120 days cold stratification needed.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Ants (beneficial), thrips, nematodes. Common diseases: Botrytis blight, leaf blotch, stem rot if planted too deep.