Peony Felix Crousse
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Peony Felix Crousse
This is a herbaceous peony flowering in Summer. Peony Felix Crousse is a very elegant, striking flower with a sweet fragrant perfume. Prefers the cooler climate. Excellent as a cut flower.
The Holy Grail of gardeners, the Peony must have a cold winter to succeed. In warmer climates this can be manipulated by watering with chilled water in the warmer months and tipping ice cubes around the root systems of plants while they are dormant. Having a lovely fragrance, these flowers will scent a room when used as a cut flower and will last well in a vase.
Size: 60-80 cm H x 40cm W
Planting Width: 30cm – 60cm Depth: 5cm. Eyes of rootstock must not be buried too deep.
Soil/Position: Well drained, but will tend to flower better in a well drained, heavier rich type of soil. Add lots of organic matter for best results. They prefer a shady cool position or in a position that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.
Watering: Keep well watered during the growing period.
Fertilising: Prepare the soil with blood and bone, or well-rotted compost (avoid fresh animal manure) prior to planting. Top dress with a 2 inch thick layer of pelletised chook manure and Dolomite Lime in Winter, and a good layer of blood and bone in Spring and Autumn.
Pests: Botrytis can be a problem in spring; this can be controlled with regular use of a commercial spray during spring.
Tips: Protect from heavy frosts once new growth starts. Make sure that plants are sheltered
from strong winds. Buds can be picked to open in the vase. Small or no blooms can be
expected in the first year. Paeonies thrive after a cold winter.
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