Felix Crousse Peony | Shop Peonies

These blooms are magnificent. The bright, hot color and fully double form, the fragrance, the abundance… you won’t be able to resist bringing some into your home in the most beautiful fresh bouquets. They’re also excellent butterfly attractors. But the blooms aren’t the only exciting thing about Felix Crousse Peony. It’ll keep interest in the shrub border or as a backdrop to your perennials even when the flowers aren’t blooming. The leaves are beautiful. New growth in spring is copper-burgundy, then through summer they’ll be glossy, dark green and abundant. In fall, they’ll turn to a nice, soft yellow hue. And since, once properly established, they thrive for decades on neglect, you won’t have to worry about what to put in that spot again for a very, very long time. Growing up to 32″ tall, this peony is also small enough for container planting. Paeonia ‘Felix Crousse’

Peonies have few requirements: give them a sunny well-drained location, plant 2-4′ apart, with the eyes (new buds at the crown) no more than 2″ below soil level and apply fertilizer or compost in spring. They take a while to establish, often 3 years before the first bloom—but the wait is worth it. They are heirloom quality. Let them grow undisturbed and they will bring joy to you and your loved ones through the decades.

Botanical Name:Paeonia ‘Felix Crousse’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:30 – 32 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-8
Flowering Date:Late spring to early summer
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots without bending them. Set crown with buds on ground-level. Water in thoroughly. Plant at least 6 weeks before ground freezes.
Winter Care:Mulch +/- 2″ in the first year
Shipped:2-3 EYE BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Medium
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Red
Flower Form:Fully double flowers
Foliage Type:Glossy, deep green leaves. Very ornamental through-out the growing season. The new growth in spring is a copper-burgundy and turns a soft yellow in the fall.
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Soil Requirement:Well drained
Watering Requirement:Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. The fragrant blooms and lush foliage made them popular for years and with the resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve.
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