Peony - Felix Crousse , Perennial

"Felix Crousse" peony has fragrant, bright red blooms that are large and bomb-shaped. Long-lasting and hardy, this shrub-like plant is popular for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. Perfect for borders, accents, or hedges, this peony is also an excellent cut flower.

Planting Instructions: Easily grown in rich, fertile, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Dig a hole large enough to encompass roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the eyes (tender white swellings protruding from the crown area) are about 1 inch below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Add compost as needed before planting. If plants do not flower, possible causes include (1) planted too deep or too shallow, (2) too much shade, (3) late frost killed buds or (4) plant is too young or has been recently moved or disturbed. Large, fully double flowers usually need staking or other support because they tend to arch toward the ground in the best of weather and can be literally driven into the ground by a hard rain.