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Key Details About the Popular 'Sarah Bernhardt' Peony

Updated: Apr 3, 2024



With its large, fragrant pink blooms, 'Sarah Bernhardt' is considered one of the finest peony varieties, cherished for over 100 years. A true classic.


  • Type - 'Sarah Bernhardt' is a classic double bomb peony. It is an herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora).

  • Bloom color - Soft apple-blossom pink with a golden glow at the center.

  • Blooming season - Late spring.

  • Flower size - Large, fully double blooms grow up to 20 cm across.

  • Plant height - Grows 90 cm tall on strong stems.

  • Foliage - Deep green leaves with a lush, full habit.

  • Fragrance - Very fragrant, with a sweet, rosy scent.

  • Unique traits - Exceptionally beautiful and vigorous. Prolific bloomer year after year.

  • Awards - One of the top exhibition peonies. Multiple international awards.

  • Care - Grows best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.

  • Uses - Gorgeous in bouquets and garden borders. Popular commercially grown cut flower.

  • Propagation - By division of roots in early fall. May take 3+ years to establish.

  • Hardiness - Should do well in most inland areas of South Africa above 600m elevation.

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