Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt')
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1.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Other names: Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt'
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Genus: Paeonia
Variety or cultivar: 'Sarah Bernhardt' _ 'Sarah Bernhardt' is an herbaceous perennial with large, fragrant, rose-pink double flowers with ruffled inner petals.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Toxicity: Any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort if consumed.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' (Skimmia 'Chilan Choice'), Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' (Skimmia 'Rubella'), Tulipa 'Early Harvest' (Tulip 'Early Harvest')
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Specific pests: Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Caterpillars , Swift moth larvae
Specific diseases: Peony wilt , Honey fungus
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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. May take a while to establish before flowering; moving the plant will disrupt flowering for this reason.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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odd paeony leaves
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I have a paeony Sarah Bernhardt with a problem: last year- and this- its leaves didn't open properly, but just stayed rolled up. There are no signs of mould/ blotchy patches. The flower buds didn't develop either. The one next door is fine, oddly. They are in a semi- shady position, not excessively dry/wet , which should be OK for a lactiflora.This isn't in the list of standard paeony diseases/ problems- can anyone help, please?
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- Posted: Wed. 20th April 2011 14:26
- Last reply: Fri. 22nd April 2011 09:18
peony sarah bernhardt
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I have a bare root of this plant which is just starting to shoot. I am wondering if it is the right time to plant it? Would it have any chance in a container?
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- Posted: Fri. 1st April 2011 16:19
- Last reply: Mon. 4th April 2011 16:57
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