Paeonia (LD) 'Sarah Bernhardt' - 4 Ltr pot

Description
The Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Paeonia lactiflora) is an upright, spreading perennial that produces pink, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Its fingered leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 1 m wide. The Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Paeonia sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' are dark green, fingered.

Frost hardiness
The Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' sets beautiful accents together with: Lily, large-flowered daisy.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' forms double, cupped, pink-coloured flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, scented garden