• A bouquet of sarah bernhardt peony flowers with a blue background.
  • A close-up of a large, soft pink 'Sarah Bernhardt' peony flower with lush, ruffled petals.
  • A person holding a bouquet of sarah bernhardt peony flowers with a blue background.
  • A large, pink sarah bernhardt peony with ruffled edges on a dark green leafy stem.
  • Bare Peony roots slightly covered in dirt showing long roots and multiple eyes
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Peony Roots - Sarah Bernhardt

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Paeonia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double
  • Herbaceous

COLOR

  • Pink

Sarah Bernhardt Peonies are a beloved variety that are highly prized for their exceptional beauty and elegance. Sarah Bernhardts are known for their large, (up to eight inches across!) fragrant blooms that range in color from soft pink to rose-pink, and sometimes even white. The flowers are double-flowered, with layer upon layer of delicate petals that create a lush, romantic effect. Envision them as a centerpiece on any dining table, kitchen counter, or even as the star flower of wedding decor. Mind blown!

  • Late flowering
  • Sweet and floral fragrance
  • Layers and layers of petals

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 to 2 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Planting Guide

View our Peony Planting Guide to learn more.

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Peony Roots - Sarah Bernhardt

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Peony Roots - Sarah Bernhardt FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Sarah Bernhardt Peony?

Sarah Bernhardt Peony roots have 2 to 3 eyes per root.

Is Sarah Bernhardt Peony resistant to animals or disease?

Sarah Bernhardt Peony is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Sarah Bernhardt Peony grown from?

Sarah Bernhardt Peony is grown from a root.

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