Mediterranean tuberous perennial with deeply divided ferny foliage and large jewel-toned poppy-like flowers in red, blue, mauve, pink, or white with prominent dark central stamens. The classic spring florist’s flower.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–10 | −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant tubers in autumn for spring flowering — soak tubers overnight before planting, set 5 cm deep in well-drained soil
- The classic spring cut flower of Mediterranean and Israeli export floriculture
- Distinct from Japanese anemone (Anemone × hybrida, already in the database from batch 6) — A. coronaria is tuberous, smaller, and spring flowering
- Cultivar groups: De Caen (single flowers) and St Brigid (semi-double), available in mixed and single-colour selections
Pet caution: Florist’s anemone is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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