Paeonia lactiflora 'Félix Crousse'
paeony or peony (syn. Felix Crousse)
Brilliant crimson-pink double flowers, touched with silver, from early to midsummer and deep green leaves. This is one of the most...
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Plant description
Brilliant crimson-pink double flowers, touched with silver, from early to midsummer and deep green leaves. This is one of the most popular peonies grown for cut flowers, and it's an old favourite from the nineteenth century. It looks lovely in a partially sunny border with foxgloves and plants with sword-like foliage, such as day lilies.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Paeonia lactiflora Félix Crousse:
Bare root plants should either be potted up or planted out as soon as possible while avoiding frosty or waterlogged conditions. Plant all peonies into well-prepared soil, making sure that the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the soil surface. In growth, keep well fed and watered, and remove spent flowers after they have faded. In each subsequent spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Warning
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
