Felix Crousse Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Felix Crousse'
Description | A true garden classic, loved by American gardeners for well over a century, with its large, crimson double blooms that provide stunning seasonal color. In spring, lush green foliage emerges and remains attractive throughout summer and fall. This prolific, mid- to late season bloomer is lovely massed in borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
Care | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support. |
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Lore | 'Félix Crousse', introduced in 1881, is noted as one of the best red varieties by the American Peony Society, for its clear crimson color. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Summerwinds Nursery 725 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, California 94303 -
Wegman's Nursery 492 Woodside Road
Redwood City, California 94061 -
Lowe's 811 East Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94085
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