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Other common names peony 'Félix Crousse'
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous sub-shrubs with large, divided leaves and showy large bowl-shaped flowers, usually in early summer
Details 'Félix Crousse' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 90cm tall with divided, dark-green leaves. Fragrant, double, magenta-pink flowers, with ruffled petals, are borne in late spring and early summer
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Toxicity All parts can cause stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Best in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained, in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. May need support. See herbaceous peony cultivation for further information.
Propagation Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Remove dead flowers as they fade, then cut back plant after the foliage has died down in autumn
Pests Can be affected by leaf and bud eelworm and soil-dwelling swift moth larvae
Diseases May be subject to a virus, honey fungus and peony wilt
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