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Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Choose Sarah Bernhardt Peony if you want fragrant pink cutting flowers and a long-lived perennial clump. The tradeoff is support: heavy double blooms can lean after rain, so plan on a ring or discreet staking.
Buy This If
You cut flowers for vases.
You like soft pink blooms.
You can leave it undisturbed.
Skip This If
You dislike staking flowers.
Deer feed heavily nearby.
You need bloom all summer.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The large fragrant spring flowers make a strong seasonal show, but the display is not long-lasting.
Growth Rate
B+
It establishes faster than many woody plants, though peonies still take patience to settle in.
Maintenance
B-
The plant is not fussy once placed well, but the heavy flowers often need support.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
B
It fits many mixed beds, but the clump needs room and should not be crowded.
Screening Value
F
This is a seasonal perennial, not a screening plant.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend planting peonies where they can stay for years, with support in place before buds open. Moving established peonies can set flowering back.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2.5 ft
Mature Width
3 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8a
Spacing
2.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, mounding, bushy
Customers Usually Ask
Can I cut the flowers?
Yes, this is one of the main reasons to choose Sarah Bernhardt.
Will it bloom the first year?
It may, but expect stronger flowering after it settles in.
Does it need staking?
Usually yes; the double flowers can get heavy, especially after rain.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We use your zone to recommend plants that survive your winters, and to estimate when your
order ships — we ship each plant when the weather where you live is right for it.
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