Blooming heavily in late spring - early summer, this late midseason peony will flower for approximately 7-10 days. You may want to plant other cultivars with staggered bloom times (there are early, mid and late blooming varieties) to extend your peonies season to up to 6 weeks.

What month do peonies flower?

The month of May is synonymous with the short but glorious flowering season of the peony, popular flowers that are so dramatic when displayed in a vase. They are visible from late April until early June, but May is when they truly flourish.

How do you care for a Sarah Bernhardt peony?

Like all peonies, 'Sarah Bernhardt' grows best in a full sun setting, although it benefits from shade when the afternoon sun is hottest. Enrich soil prior to planting with ample organic matter. Peonies don't typically need moved or divided for many years, so you want to tuck them into an ideal setting from the start.