Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (Mona Lisa Series)
garden anemone bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: light, sandy soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5/6
Exquisite bowl-shaped flowers form just above the low carpet of parsley-like foliage in early spring. The petals are an iridescent shade of pink and they surround a boss of rich purple stamens - overall a very pretty effect. Use these anemones with taller-stemmed tulips, which can soar above. - Garden care: Soak the tubers overnight in cool water and plant them in naturalistic drifts (it doesn't matter which way up) 5cm deep and 15cm apart from September to November, or (for later flowers in spring), February to April. Ideally you should choose a spot where they can be left undisturbed so they can naturalise and spread. Avoid excessively wet conditions when dormant.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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