These are the large-flowered velvety flowers that some think are the worlds most beautiful. The colors are truly startling. They're 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.
More InformationSKU | AM002226 |
Common Name | Dutch Windflower Mix, French Anemone |
Botanical Name | Anemone coronaria De Caen Mix |
Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Flower Color | Mixed |
Foliage | Deeply lobed green leaves. |
Mature Height | 10-12" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 16 bulbs per sq. ft. |
Bulb Size | 7-8 cm |
Planting Depth | Plant 5" deep. Soak bulbs for 2 hours in luke warm water before planting. |
Bloom Time | Late spring |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Squirrel Resistant, Good For Containers, Groundcover |
Additional Information | Heirloom Bulb. Hardy in zones 7-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-6. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Item Package Size | Bag of 25 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Planting Time | Fall |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Skin irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |