RED SARAH BERNHARDT PEONY

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA 'SARAH BERNHARDT RED'

RED SARAH BERNHARDT PEONY

3 gallon

$40.29

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA 'SARAH BERNHARDT RED'

$40.29

Herbaceous peonies are easy, deer-resistant perennials needing cold winters, sun, good drainage, and spring moisture. Best planted in fall, they develop strong roots and abundant blooms. Young divisions may produce semi-double flowers first year, maturing to full doubles with time and proper support.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	2-3 feet
Mature Spread	2-3 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zone 3-8
Bloom Time	Late Spring to Early Summer (May-June)

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zone 3-8 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Ensure the "eyes" (buds) on the roots are placed no deeper than 1-2 inches below the soil surface; planting too deep will prevent blooming.

Deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage energy to return to the roots. In late autumn, once the foliage has turned yellow or died back after the first frost, cut stems to the ground and remove debris to prevent disease.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring when new red shoots emerge. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can result in lush leaves but fewer flowers. Adding a layer of compost annually is often sufficient.

Peonies are extremely cold hardy and require a "winter chill" to set blooms. For the first year, apply a light layer of mulch or evergreen boughs for protection, but ensure it is removed in early spring so the eyes aren't buried too deep.

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