Peony Lactiflora Sarah Bernhardt Red

Long lived, hardy, herbaceous, bush like perennial with divided leaves that are maroon in spring and turn green. Plants bear huge, fragrant flowers that are a good summer cut flower. Luscious, large, deep fuchsia-purple, bowl-shaped blooms on stout stems are excellent for dramatic cut flower arrangements. Not particular about soil.  Grow in full sun or light shade for best flower production. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Do not over fertilize. Leaf spots can be a problem if plants have too much nitrogen. Deer resistant. 

Zone 4-8.