Cut flower
Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Apple-blossom pink ruffled double — the classic florist peony.
Full to partial
Moderate
Rich, well-drained
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Peony
Varied maturity dates distribute pest pressure and extend flowering season across the garden bed.
Cut flower
Bearded Iris
Sequential flowering extends spring display; both prefer alkaline soil and well-drained sites reducing rhizome and root rot.
Shrub
Rose
Peony's early growth hides rose canes while late blooming prevents competing for bees; shared drought tolerance reduces watering needs.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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