Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt'

Description

Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'. A profusion of varying shades of pink, highlighted by crimson-tinged petals at the centre of the full double flower. Three to four flowers per stem prolong the flowering period. Slightly fragrant. The large flowers need some support, depending on the garden or gardener.

It is the best selling cut flower peony and is named after the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844 - 1923). Celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic for her roles as Marguerite in 'La Dame aux Camelias' and Cordelia in 'King Lear'.

'Royal Horticultural Society' Award of Garden Merit 1993.

Registered in 1906.

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Peony Details

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Properties

Colour palette: Pastels
Soft & hot pink
Flowering period: From week 5 | Late
Flower form: Double
Plant size: d| ↕︎ up to 90 cm | ↔︎ up to 90 cm
Fragrance: Softly scented
Flower bud(s): One main flower bud and plenty of sidebuds
Award(s): Award of Garden Merit 👑 Royal Horticultural Society
Ideal for: The cutting garden
Position & soil: Sunny and airy - soil well worked and not soggy
Hardiness: Fully hardy -20ºC or depending on snow cover