These are the large-flowered velvety flowers that some think are the world's most beautiful. The colors are truly startling, and this bag of bulbs is all one color combination--the lush red and white bicolor. These anemones, in all their colors, are the ones sold on the street in New York City and elsewhere in "nosegays" when they bloom, along with violets. "French" anemones can be planted fall or spring, and grow from small irregularly-shaped bulbs that look sort of like weathered wood chips. Put them into semi-shady spots, and they'll be up in no time. They quickly form short little plants, and then these spectacular 3 to 4-inch flowers on stems of about 10".
If you've never grown them, give them a try. Your success will depend on where you plant. Be sure it's never too hot, and never too dry. They need good drainage, but insist on a moist, somewhat shaded spot.
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Common Name: Anemone coronaria Bicolor
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Type: Perennial Flower Bulb
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Color: Red and white bicolor
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Spread/Width: Plant 12 bulbs per square foot
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Sun/Shade: Partial to full shade
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Soil Preferences: Anemones will grow in most soil conditions but need a well drained soil. Keep moist.
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Advantages: Deer resistant. Ideal in patio pots.
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How To Grow It: Soak bulbs in luke warm water for 8-10 hours before planting. This will encourage them to sprout faster.
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