Anemone coronaria De Caen Group Mixed
anemone bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: light, sandy soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Flower colour: red, blue-violet and white
- Other features: useful as cut flowers
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 4/5
Shallow bowl-shaped flowers in shades of red, blue-violet and white appear from March to April above the deeply divided, fresh green leaves. These pretty poppy-flowered anemones make charming cut flowers. They are ideal for a sheltered, sunny site. - Garden care: Plant pre-soaked tubers 5-8cm (2-3in) deep and 15cm apart in September or October in light, sandy soil in a sunny, protected site. Cover with a cloche or dry mulch to protect against extreme winter weather.
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1.5 litre pot
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Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'
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available to order from summer 2013
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Tulipa 'Queen of Night'
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