Botanical profile
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Latin name
Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt' (lact.)
Common name
Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae
A French hybrid dating back to 1906, it is still one of the most popular peonies among gardeners. With its large, double, pompom-style flowers, pastel pink, and abundantly fragrant, it blooms late. It requires staking.
Pets
Pollinators
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
30 inches (76 cm)
Growth rate
Slow
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