Anemone coronaria
Poppy Anemone
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Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Description
A. coronaria is native to the Mediterranean, and grows from a tuber. This species is rarely seen in gardens. Its blossoms are 1.5-2.5 inches across. It's colors include red, blue, tones and mixtures of these colors, and white.
Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Blooming
A vernalization period (period of cold) will promote better and faster floral production. If the start time for floral production is pushed forward, the plant will produce more flowers over the growing season.
Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Planting
The tubers should be planted with last year's leaf scar facing up. The tubers should be placed 2 inches deep and 10 inches apart in light, loamy soil with a pH of between 6.8 and 7. In warmer climates, tubers can be soaked in water for a few hours to promote proper propagation.
Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Pest
Juvenile plants are susceptible to birds.
Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Interesting facts
Anemones are a large genus of plants (about 120 species) that range in size from small alpine rock garden miniatures to tall Japanese anemones grown as a border plant. Some of the larger species (such as A. coronaria and A. x hybrida) can be grown for cut flowers.
Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) - Soil and irrigation
Keep the soil moist while the plant is actively growing. Make sure the soil is well drained to prevent root rot. Light, loamy soil is ideal.
