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Peony ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ Bare Root

$35.00

Sarah Bernhardt is one of the most widely grown peonies, known for its large, fully double blooms in soft rose-pink with lighter, almost silvery edges. Petals are densely layered and lightly ruffled, giving each flower a full, rounded form that reads lush but controlled.

Introduced in 1906, this variety has remained a standard for cutting gardens and perennial borders. Flowers are fragrant and long-lasting, with strong stems that carry heavy blooms above deep green foliage.

A consistent performer that builds presence over time, returning each year with increased volume and structure.

What you’ll receive:

(1) Sarah Bernhardt peony bare root (3–5 eye division), ready for planting

Plant details:

Bloom size: 6–8” fully double flowers
Color: Soft rose-pink with lighter edges and occasional deeper flecking
Height: 30–36”
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom season: Late spring to early summer

Quick planting tips:

Plant in fall for best establishment
Set eyes no more than 1–2” below soil level
Space 2.5–3 ft apart to allow for mature spread
Provide support early, as large blooms can become heavy

Orris is a North Carolina–based company focused on small-batch, high-quality tubers, flower bulbs, rhizomes, and corms. We import all of our stock from Holland, sourcing from trusted Dutch and European growers known for producing clean, vigorous planting material trusted by flower farmers and serious home gardeners. Grown using low-input practices with minimal to no pesticide exposure, each piece is carefully handled and stored to ensure strong growth and maximum viability.

Sarah Bernhardt is one of the most widely grown peonies, known for its large, fully double blooms in soft rose-pink with lighter, almost silvery edges. Petals are densely layered and lightly ruffled, giving each flower a full, rounded form that reads lush but controlled.

Introduced in 1906, this variety has remained a standard for cutting gardens and perennial borders. Flowers are fragrant and long-lasting, with strong stems that carry heavy blooms above deep green foliage.

A consistent performer that builds presence over time, returning each year with increased volume and structure.

What you’ll receive:

(1) Sarah Bernhardt peony bare root (3–5 eye division), ready for planting

Plant details:

Bloom size: 6–8” fully double flowers
Color: Soft rose-pink with lighter edges and occasional deeper flecking
Height: 30–36”
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom season: Late spring to early summer

Quick planting tips:

Plant in fall for best establishment
Set eyes no more than 1–2” below soil level
Space 2.5–3 ft apart to allow for mature spread
Provide support early, as large blooms can become heavy

Orris is a North Carolina–based company focused on small-batch, high-quality tubers, flower bulbs, rhizomes, and corms. We import all of our stock from Holland, sourcing from trusted Dutch and European growers known for producing clean, vigorous planting material trusted by flower farmers and serious home gardeners. Grown using low-input practices with minimal to no pesticide exposure, each piece is carefully handled and stored to ensure strong growth and maximum viability.

Shipping & Seasonal Fulfillment

Orris ships bulbs according to the natural planting season for your climate. Orders are timed so your bulbs arrive when planting conditions are right in your region.

All preorders ship first. Once seasonal preorders are fulfilled, in-stock items typically ship within 7–10 business days.

Because bulbs are living materials, exact dates may shift slightly depending on harvest timing and availability. For our full Purchase & Returns policy, please view it here.

Spring Shipping

Spring-planted bulbs ship when soil temperatures allow for successful planting. Shipments move north as the season progresses.

Spring Shipping Windows

Planting Zone & Estimated Shipping Window

Zones 8–11: Mid March

Zones 6–7: Late March to early April

Zone 5: Mid to late April

Zones 3–4: Late April to early May

Spring preorder shipments begin mid-March.

After all preorders have been processed, in-stock orders ship within 7–10 business days.

Please note that we cannot guarantee spring bulb shipments before March 17.

Fall Shipping

Fall is our primary planting season and the largest shipping window of the year. Orders are shipped based on planting readiness and harvest timing.

Fall Shipping Windows

Planting Zone & Estimated Shipping Window

Bearded Iris: Mid to late August

Fall-planted bulbs: Mid to late September

Peonies, lilies, daylilies, and root perennials: Early to mid October

Amaryllis (indoor growing): Early to mid November

Fall preorder fulfillment typically begins mid-September.

Preorders ship in the order they were placed, with colder climates prioritized first. Once preorders are completed, in-stock orders ship within 7–10 business days.

Orders that include both bulbs and later-harvest roots will ship together once the full order is ready.

Fall bulbs generally cannot be guaranteed to ship before September 18, with the exception of bearded iris.

Weather Advisory

Bulbs are resilient, but extreme weather can impact shipping conditions.

If temperatures drop to levels that may cause damage during transit, Orris may temporarily delay shipment until conditions are safe

Our priority is ensuring bulbs arrive healthy and ready to plant. Weather-related adjustments may slightly extend shipping timelines.