Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'

A bareroot plant is shipped without soil around its roots while in a dormant state. This allows the plant to establish itself directly into your garden soil, often resulting in a stronger, more resilient root system compared to container-grown plants.

Since this variety reaches a mature height and width of 2.5 feet, you should space them at least 30 inches apart. This ensures proper air circulation, which helps keep the foliage healthy and prevents fungal issues.

Peonies often take a season or two to fully establish their root systems before producing their best blooms. While you may see some growth in the first year, you can expect the most impressive, large double flowers starting in the second or third year.

The 'Sarah Bernhardt' produces heavy, double blooms that can sometimes cause the stems to lean, especially after heavy rain. It is often helpful to use a peony ring or a support hoop early in the spring to keep the stems upright as they grow.

Yes, they are excellent cut flowers. For the longest vase life, cut the stems when the buds are soft and feel like a marshmallow, but have not yet fully opened.

Yes, peonies are generally unpalatable to deer, making them a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high wildlife traffic. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, this variety is rarely targeted by browsing animals.