Wood Anemone

Anemone blanda blue-flowered

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: March to April
• Flower colour: blue
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb Size: 5+
  
  This is a wonderful plant that produces cheerful, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue and purple in March and April. These are perfect plants for naturalising in a mixed border around the base of deciduous shrubs, or adding spring colour to the edge of a woodland garden. For maximum impact, plant in bold drifts in September or October, and if happy, they should spread quite quickly.
  
  
• Garden care: Soak the tubers overnight in cool water and plant them (it doesn't matter which way up) 5cm deep and 5cm apart. Ideally you should choose a spot where they can be left undisturbed so they can naturalise and spread.