Paeonia x Sarah Bernhardt Peony
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners who love fresh floral arrangements.
The Paeonia x Sarah Bernhardt Peony is a stunning herbaceous perennial, bringing vibrant color to any garden with its large, double blooms in a deep fuchsia-purple, perfect for cutting. Its lush, dark green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop, while stout stems support the heavy blooms. This variety offers a classic rounded, upright growth habit. Thriving in full sun and requiring moderate water, it's a low-maintenance addition that deer tend to avoid, making it a delightful choice for floral arrangements and garden beauty.
$49.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2693
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Floral designers seeking fragrant, high-quality blooms for arrangements
- Gardeners looking for long-term, low-maintenance landscape investments
- Homeowners wanting to maintain garden color into late spring
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-scale floral displays
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding the need for staking or support
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Large double flowers provide unmatched visual drama for any garden bed.
Floral Utility
Stout stems make these blooms perfect for high-end indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Effort
Reliable perennial growth requires minimal intervention once established in the soil.
Pest Resilience
Natural deer resistance keeps your landscape investment safe from hungry wildlife.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy habit prevents the heavy blooms from drooping after summer rain.
Growth Predictability
Consistent three-foot dimensions allow for precise and reliable garden planning.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Light Needs
Full sun
Mature Height
3 ft
Mature Width
3 ft
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Type
Organically rich
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Produces large, double fuchsia-purple flowers
- Ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Stout stems support heavy blooms
- Lush, dark green foliage
- Deer resistant
- Rounded, upright growth habit
- Low maintenance
- Perennial plant life cycle
What customers say
Customers rave about the exceptional quality of Paeonia Sarah Bernhardt plants, consistently arriving in excellent health thanks to Monrovia's reliable packaging. The star attraction is undoubtedly the stunning, large, fragrant pink blooms that make this classic variety so beloved. While peonies require patience to establish, reviewers agree the eventual reliable beauty and vigorous flowering once mature make this a truly worthwhile garden investment. Its enduring performance solidifies its reputation for high quality and lasting value, offering a beautiful and consistent garden display year after year.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
While this variety is bred with stout stems to support its heavy, double blooms, you may still want to provide a peony ring or support if your garden is located in a particularly windy area.
They thrive in organically rich, well-draining soil. If your garden soil is heavy clay or very sandy, amending it with compost before planting will help provide the nutrients and drainage they need.
Yes, peonies are generally avoided by deer due to their taste and texture. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, this variety is a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
Once established, this plant requires moderate watering. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells in the summer.
Absolutely. The Sarah Bernhardt Peony is highly prized for its large, double flowers, which make excellent, long-lasting additions to cut flower arrangements.
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