Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) 'Bordeaux'
garden anemone 'Bordeaux'
A compact, erect, corm-based, clump-forming perennial with finely divided leaves. Cup-shaped velvety, deep wine-red single poppy-like flowers with a dark centre are produced in February and March if planted in autumn and June. These will appear later in July if planted in thespring, flowering earlier in subsequent years.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
This tender perennial corm can be sown in autumn in mild areas or under cloches for early spring flowering. Soak the corms for 24 hours in tepid water prior to planting. Plant in light, sandy soil in full sun. Protect from frost and keep dry during dormant period. Corms can be lifted afer flowering and dried or may be left in the soil to flower annually. Keep dry in the dormant period
Propagation
Propagate by division or seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required.
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms and slugs
Diseases
May be suscceptible to powdery mildew
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