Plant Database
Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Red Sarah Bernhardt’
Red Sarah Bernhardt Peony is the rich, regal counterpart to the world-famous pink variety. This stunning herbaceous peony produces enormous, fully double flowers in a deep, luxurious shade of crimson-magenta. The blooms are intensely fragrant and borne on strong, sturdy stems that rise above the glossy green foliage. A true heirloom-quality plant, it offers unparalleled drama and sophistication in the late spring garden, making a bold statement as a specimen and providing extraordinary, long-lasting cut flowers.
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Deep Crimson Double Flowers: Boasts large, very double, bomb-type blooms in a saturated, dark red-magenta hue, offering exceptional depth of color.
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Intense, Sweet Fragrance: Carries the strong, classic, and romantic peony scent that fills the late spring air.
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Strong-Stemmed & Upright: Grows with robust stems that typically support the heavy blooms well, reducing the need for staking compared to other large doubles.
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Reliable & Long-Lived Perennial: A tough, dependable plant that can thrive and bloom spectacularly for decades with minimal care when planted correctly.
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Ultimate Cut Flower: The richly colored, fragrant, and long-lasting blooms are a florist's favorite, holding their form and color beautifully in vases.