Fragrant peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' 10-20 cm (Paeonia lactiflora)
195 SEK
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Fragrant peony of the variety 'Sarah Bernhardt': current height 10–20 cm in C2 pot
Common name: Fragrant peony
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeoniaceae
History of cultivation & use
The fragrant peony has been grown in Sweden since the 1800s and is valued for its scent, its durability as a cut flower, and its steady growth habit. The variety ’Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the best-known and most worthwhile peonies to grow, loved for its large, pale pink, densely filled flowers with a mild scent. It blooms somewhat later than many other varieties and has excellent durability as a cut flower. It is also one of the oldest varieties – in Sweden there are many examples of ’Sarah Bernhardt’ plants that have grown in the same place for 30–50 years or more.
Besides its ornamental value, peonies have been used in both food and traditional herbal medicine, especially in Asia. The roots have been boiled and eaten in soups, young stems have been used as a cooked vegetable, and the seeds have been dried, powdered, and mixed into tea.
The roots of P. lactiflora have been used for over 1,500 years in Chinese medicine and are included as one of the main ingredients in the well-known herbal broth 'Four Things Soup', traditionally used as a strengthening tonic for women (Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants).
Cultivation
Thrives in sun to light shade in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Peonies prefer to remain undisturbed – plant in a permanent spot and avoid moving them unnecessarily. The tubers are planted shallowly; peonies planted too deep bloom poorly. ’Sarah Bernhardt’ is hardy and long-lived, blooming year after year with little basic care. Cut down withered stems in autumn and cover with leaves in colder locations if desired. Fertilize lightly in spring.
Characteristics
Life span: Perennial
Growing position: Sun to light shade
Height: 80–100 cm
Hardiness zone: 1–5
Flowering: June–July
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Fragrant peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' 10-20 cm (Paeonia lactiflora)
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195 SEK
Unit price perFragrant peony of the variety 'Sarah Bernhardt': current height 10–20 cm in C2 pot
Common name: Fragrant peony
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeoniaceae
History of cultivation & use
The fragrant peony has been grown in Sweden since the 1800s and is valued for its scent, its durability as a cut flower, and its steady growth habit. The variety ’Sarah Bernhardt’ is one of the best-known and most worthwhile peonies to grow, loved for its large, pale pink, densely filled flowers with a mild scent. It blooms somewhat later than many other varieties and has excellent durability as a cut flower. It is also one of the oldest varieties – in Sweden there are many examples of ’Sarah Bernhardt’ plants that have grown in the same place for 30–50 years or more.
Besides its ornamental value, peonies have been used in both food and traditional herbal medicine, especially in Asia. The roots have been boiled and eaten in soups, young stems have been used as a cooked vegetable, and the seeds have been dried, powdered, and mixed into tea.
The roots of P. lactiflora have been used for over 1,500 years in Chinese medicine and are included as one of the main ingredients in the well-known herbal broth 'Four Things Soup', traditionally used as a strengthening tonic for women (Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants).
Cultivation
Thrives in sun to light shade in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Peonies prefer to remain undisturbed – plant in a permanent spot and avoid moving them unnecessarily. The tubers are planted shallowly; peonies planted too deep bloom poorly. ’Sarah Bernhardt’ is hardy and long-lived, blooming year after year with little basic care. Cut down withered stems in autumn and cover with leaves in colder locations if desired. Fertilize lightly in spring.
Characteristics
Life span: Perennial
Growing position: Sun to light shade
Height: 80–100 cm
Hardiness zone: 1–5
Flowering: June–July
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