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Mar 10, 2023 · Introduced in 1906, the Sarah Bernhardt peony takes its name from an iconic silent film era actress. This stunning, hardy perennial plant is beloved by gardeners for good reason. Get care and growing tips, plus learn what the flowers and foliage look like.
Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as common garden peony or Chinese peony, is an erect, clump-forming, shrub-like, herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 20-30” tall on stems tinged with red.
'Sarah Bernhardt' is a beloved Peony with large double flowers in fresh, pastel pink. Introduced in 1906, this longtime favorite blooms dependably year after year and presents a healthy amount of emerald green foliage to add interest to the garden throughout the season.
Sarah Bernhardt is a full-petalled peony with large, pink flowers that bloom in the late season and was bred in 1906 by French breeder Monsieur Lemoine. This variety is named after the famous French actress .
Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt', (4-DB-PK) lactiflora cultivar Peony, (Lemoine, 1906), USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, 36" large double, light pink, some red edges, lighter tips, side-buds, slight fragrance, occasional gold anther in collar, late bloomer. Bloom Month 5-6.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' bears enormous, fragrant, double flowers in rose pink, with a ruffles, white edge to the petals. Flower stems may need staking. It makes an excellent cut flower.
peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' 'Sarah Bernhardt' is an herbaceous perennial to 90cm with divided foliage, erect stems bearing fragrant, rose-pink double flowers 20cm in width, with ruffled inner petals
