Paeonia 'Felix Crousse'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, fragrant floral displays.
Discover the Paeonia 'Felix Crousse', a celebrated perennial renowned for its magnificent double blooms. This exquisite variety unfurls dazzling carmine-red flowers, kissed with a subtle silvery sheen, gracing your garden from late spring through early summer. Its lush, medium-green foliage complements the vibrant blossoms, making it an award-winning choice that also attracts butterflies. Reaching a mature size of 3 feet tall and wide, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. This easy-care plant is perfect for borders, beds, containers, or as a striking specimen.
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SKU
32544
Who it's for
- Homeowners needing reliable, cold-hardy perennial staples
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic spring color
- Floral designers wanting fragrant, long-lasting indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting hands-off plant varieties
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, full-scale results
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance pest management
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Stunning carmine-red double blooms create a dramatic focal point in gardens.
Maintenance Ease
Reliable perennial performance requires minimal effort once established in the soil.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant petals effectively draw butterflies to your outdoor living space.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range ensures success across most temperate gardening regions.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color make these ideal for fresh arrangements.
Landscape Integration
Compact three-foot habit fits perfectly into borders or container displays.
Key Specs
SKU
32544
Genus
Paeonia
Species
lactiflora
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Magenta, Dark Pink
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Features
- Produces fragrant, double carmine-red blooms
- Features a silvery sheen on petals
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Award-winning variety for exceptional beauty
- Easy-care plant with low maintenance needs
- Suitable for use as cut flowers
- Lush green foliage adds visual appeal
- Thrives in Zones 3-8
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Paeonia 'Felix Crousse' for its exceptional reliability and stunning visual quality. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust growth and the spectacular, deep crimson color of the double blooms, noting that the flowers are true to description. While peonies require patience to establish, consumers feel the wait is worthwhile, emphasizing the plant's longevity and impressive garden presence once mature. The overall consensus points to a high quality specimen that delivers reliable, showstopping performance year after year, making it a highly valued addition to the landscape.
Know before you buy
As this variety is shipped as a bareroot plant, it is best planted in the spring or fall when the soil is workable. Ensure the eyes of the root are planted no more than two inches below the soil surface to encourage proper blooming.
While the 'Felix Crousse' has an upright growth habit, its double blooms can become quite heavy, especially after rain. You may want to use a peony hoop or support ring early in the season to keep the stems from leaning.
Yes, this variety can thrive in a container, provided the pot is large enough to accommodate its mature size of three feet wide. Use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix and ensure the container has adequate drainage holes.
For the best flower production, plant your peony in a location that receives full sun, which is at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate partial shade, you may see fewer blooms in lower light conditions.
No, 'Felix Crousse' is not considered deer-resistant. If you have a high deer population in your area, you may need to use protective fencing or deterrents to keep them from browsing the foliage and buds.
Keep the foliage intact throughout the summer, as it is necessary for the plant to store energy for next year's growth. Once the foliage turns yellow or brown after the first hard frost in autumn, you can cut the stems back to just above the ground.
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