How tall do Sarah Bernhardt peonies grow?

36″
Peony ‘Sarah Bernhardt’

Common Name: Herbaceous Peony
Blooms In: Jun
Mature Height: 36″ Spacing: 24-30″
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: BAREROOT
Fragrance: Yes Deer Resistance: Yes

Do Sarah Bernhardt peonies need staking?

“Sarah Bernhardt” peonies require staking as they grow to their full size. A medium-sized tomato cage placed around each plant early in its development is adequate. As the plants grow, their foliage hides most portions of the cages.

What is the average height of a peony?

Height/Spread: Tree peonies can reach 4 to 7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Itoh and herbaceous varieties grow 1 to 3 feet tall and wide.

Do peonies bloom more than once per season?

Traditional garden or herbaceous peonies do not develop woody stems. Herbaceous peonies have new growth coming from the crown of roots each season. They will not grow back a second round of blooms once they have been cut.

Are peonies slow growing?

Peonies are slow growers. A peony grown from seed will not produce flowers until it is at least 5 years old, and sometimes it takes up to 7 years for a peony to bloom, according to the North Dakota State University Extension Service. For that reason, many home gardeners purchase and plant older peonies.

Will peonies spread?

No, peonies will not spread out and create new plants on their own.

What does a Sarah Bernhardt peony look like?

Timing-wise, ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony blooms in concert with lavender (Lavandula), Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) and false indigo (Baptisia australis). The purple tones of these spring-flowering perennials look exquisite planted with the apple blossom pink blooms of ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony.

What Colour is Sarah Bernhardt peony?

pink
Sarah Bernhardt is by far the best known and most loved peony in the world. In fact, it’s so popular it has become the flowery face of peonies in general. Sarah Bernhardt has the same pink colour as peach blossom, a colour that makes you feel like spring has sprung.

What color is Sarah Bernhardt peony?

Purplish-pink
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Red Sarah Bernhardt’

Botanical Pronunciation pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
Flower Attribute Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Flower Color Purplish-pink
Foliage Color Dark Green
Garden Style Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic