Adonis 'Fukujukai'
pheasant's eye 'Fukujukai'
A clump-forming perennial to 30cm with highly-divided, fern-like leaves. These emerge in late winter, at the same time as the flower buds, which open to reveal bright yellow, semi-double blooms that can carry on into early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Yellow | Green |
Position
- Full shade
Aspect
North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Adonis can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with attractive, finely divided leaves and solitary red, yellow or white, bowl-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, cool, moist, light, acid soil in full shade
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering, though divisions can be slow to establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Susceptible to damage from slugs
Diseases
Generally problem free
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