American Meadows Felix Crousse Peony
Best long-term perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, vibrant border color.
This is the ultimate heirloom perennial for those playing the long game in the garden. While the heavy, fragrant blooms require staking to keep them upright, the payoff is a century of reliable, magenta-red color that makes every spring feel like a classic French estate.
$18.65
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral focal points
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting long-lasting, hardy perennials
- Flower enthusiasts who love fragrant, fresh-cut indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage structural staking for heavy blooms
- Impatient gardeners seeking instant, full-season gratification
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Double-petaled magenta blooms deliver high-drama color to any garden border.
Fragrance Profile
Highly aromatic petals make these an exceptional choice for indoor bouquets.
Longevity
A true heirloom perennial capable of thriving for over a century.
Maintenance Effort
Requires staking to support heavy blooms and careful soil preparation.
Garden Versatility
Compact size fits well in borders but lacks deer resistance.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across a wide range of temperate hardiness zones.
Key Specs
Species
Paeonia lactiflora
Flower Type
Double Peony
Color
Magenta-red with silvery glow
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Shipping Time
FALL
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Well-drained
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