Albert Crousse peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Albert Crousse'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, deep pink shading, lilac highlights, crimson flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Albert Crousse' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Albert Crousse') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The ball-like double flowers open late in spring in light rose-pink with a deep, rose-like center. They are mildly fragrant. Strong stems hold the blooms upright, and François-Félix Crousse bred it.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Love-in-a-mist, and Compass plant.