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Paeonia Peony 'Felix Crouse'
Common Name: Peony Felix Crouse
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Felix Crousse’ is a classic herbaceous perennial peony with large, fully double crimson-red to magenta-red flowers with a silky, slightly silvery sheen. It forms a bushy upright clump of glossy green divided foliage and is very floriferous in bloom. The American Peony Society describes the flower color as brilliant crimson with an even tone and notes that it is one of the best red varieties, though the stems can be weak and often need support. Type: Herbaceous perennial peony Mature Size: 24–36 in. wide × 24–36 in. tall USDA Zones: 3a–8b Form: Upright, bushy, clumping perennial; large double blooms often need support Light: Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun Soil / Water: Fertile, rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil; keep soil moist but not soggy Bloom Time / Length: Late spring to early summer; late-midseason peony, usually about 7–10 days Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects; generally deer and rabbit resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for perennial borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, heirloom gardens, specimen planting, mass planting, and mixed sunny beds. ‘Felix Crousse’ is especially valued for its strong red color, full double flowers, old-fashioned garden character, and use as a cut flower. Gardenia lists it as a reliable, vigorous peony with glossy divided foliage that can reach 24–36 inches tall and 24–30 inches wide. Care: Plant peony eyes about 1–2 inches below the soil surface; planting too deeply can reduce flowering. Provide full sun, good air circulation, and water at the base when possible. Use a peony ring or support cage early in spring because the heavy double blooms and weaker stems may flop after rain. Remove spent flowers after bloom, leave foliage through summer to feed the roots, then cut stems to the ground after frost in fall and remove old foliage from the garden.
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 24-36'' |
| Height: | 24-30" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Clump, Upright, Compact |
| Soil Type | Rich, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Red Violet |
| Leaf Color: | Green |