Anemone Hybrid, Grecian Windflower, Poppy Anemone 'Mixed Hybrids'

Anemone coronaria

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Anemone (uh-NEM-oh-nee)
Species
coronaria (kor-oh-NAR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Light Blue
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona

Berkeley, California

Citrus Heights, California

San Francisco, California

Panama City, Florida

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Holt, Michigan

Claremont, New Hampshire

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Colden, New York

Mechanicville, New York

Port Washington, New York

West Hempstead, New York

Madison, North Carolina

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Silverton, Oregon

Summerville, South Carolina

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

Newport News, Virginia

Gig Harbor, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | February 2014 | positive

This is the second type of Poppy Anemone I have planted. In both cases, the colors have been very vibrant. I plant the bulbs in the fa...Read More

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Gig Harbor, WA | March 2012 | positive

Sibilagorjeana, can you give us a quick summary or website reference about the place Poppy Anemone has in European history?

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(Zone 6a) | May 2008 | positive

I like these plants expecially for their delicate, fairy-like appearance. They have their particular place in European flora and history.

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Mount Prospect, IL (Zone 5a) | January 2004 | positive

I love this flower. Sometimes the tubers (bulbs?) have overwintered in my Zone 5 - sometimes not! If I do not see them break dormancy i...Read More

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Bend, OR (Zone 6a) | August 2003 | positive

These flowers resemble poppies when in bloom. They do not last very long, but the basal is pretty. Occasionally they will bloom at diff...Read More

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| April 2003 | positive

My garden has been graced by lovely Anemones of mixed colors for about three years. Originally I planted corms that I bought. Each year t...Read More

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Morris, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2002 | neutral

Very showy flowers, but tempermental. I can grow them in zone 5 with 30% becoming perennial in nature. The blues and pinks are stunning f...Read More

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Jacksonville, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2001 | neutral

Grown from tuberous rooting. Some gardeners soak tubers for a few hours before planting. They are short lived in warmer areas, and are of...Read More

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