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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Adonis can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with attractive, finely divided leaves and solitary red, yellow or white, bowl-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil, preferably alkaline, in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position in flower beds, below deciduous shrubs, in a rock garden or in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown, fresh in summer, in pans in a cold frame
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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