Jewel-toned poppy-like flowers with a dark central boss, raised from corms soaked and planted in autumn. Excellent for cutting; all parts are toxic if eaten.
At a glance
- Plant type: Bulb
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 15 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Poppy Anemone
Botanically, Anemone coronaria is a fast-growing bulb in the Ranunculaceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 15 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red, blue, purple, white and pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Poppy Anemone
Poppy Anemone suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Poppy Anemone provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Poppy Anemone is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Poppy Anemone after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Poppy Anemone in the garden
Poppy Anemone earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Poppy Anemone with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew. All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
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