Anemone coronaria Mix

This mix of Anemone coronaria brings together several varieties of single-flowered anemone, in various colours, carried by sturdy and relatively long stems, ideal for bouquets. They bloom as long as spring lasts, generously producing simple cup-shaped flowers in a rich palette of reds, pinks, mauves, or white, solid or bicolored, animated by a black stamen centre.  A tuberous, ephemeral plant in cool climates,  Anemone coronaria lives longer in climates with dry summers. Preferably plant it in spring, in well-drained soil and in a sunny location.

An upright, bulbous perennial plant, Anemone coronaria is native in the Mediterranean basin to Western Asia.  Very easy to grow and quite hardy, it will ideally be placed in the sun, although it also thrives in partial shade where its vibrant colours work wonders. From the stump, slightly hairy floral stems emerge in March-April, reaching 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14in), each ending in a single flower measuring 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, under which three long and narrow leaves form a toothed collar.  Its basal foliage, in a rosette, is deciduous in summer in dry climates, deciduous in winter in cool climates. It consists of dark green, deeply cut leaves, measuring 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) long. Once faded, the flower produces fruits and can naturalise in the garden. Then the plant enters a period of rest, but will reappear in the following spring if the soil remains dry enough in winter, for about 5 years.

Anemones are quite easy to establish, they require minimal maintenance, a sunny or partially shaded position suits them, as well as a light and well-drained soil. They can be planted in a flower bed, a rock garden, in borders, flower beds or mixed borders. They are also cultivated in pots and planters on the patio, balcony or window sill. They can be associated with other perennial plants (Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet', Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii', Lupin 'Gallery Red', Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal', lobelia speciosa 'Fan Burgundy'), tulip bulbs, daffodils, narcissus, rock plants, as well as small-growing shrubs (Weigela Dwarf Red 'Courtanin', Japanese Quince speciosa 'Hot Fire', Buddleia 'White Chip').

Anemone coronaria is the most common among florists, due to its excellent cut flower longevity, its aesthetics and attractive colours. So take advantage of the brilliant flowering of this Anemone 'Bicolor' to create multicoloured bouquets, picking the flowers when they are barely open!