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Poppy-Flowered Anemone

Anemone Coronaria

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Overview

The Poppy-Flowered Anemone, Anemone coronaria, is a vibrant perennial, thriving in Zones 7-10. Blooms emerge in spring, showcasing cup-shaped, poppy-like flowers in hues of red, blue, pink, or white. They reach a height of 9-18 inches with a spread of 6-9 inches. Plant in well-drained soil and full to partial sun for optimal growth. Ideal for borders or as a striking pop of color in mixed beds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 10–10Type Annual, PerennialClimate Alpine, Mediterranean
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — A noteworthy aspect is their blooming season which spans from late winter to early spring; this plant, image 75

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Alpine, Mediterranean

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Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — scientifically known as Anemone coronaria; with a spread of about 6 to 9 inches
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — They are hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10; blooms emerge in spring, showcasing cup-shaped, poppy-like, image 101
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — annual / perennial for full or half; when designing with Anemone coronaria
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — this plant boasts a striking resemblance to poppies; scientifically known as Anemone coronaria, image 63
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — Anemone coronaria prefers well-drained soil and a location with full sun to part shade; they are not, image 100
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — blue flowers in the garden; as suggested by its common name, image 106
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — offering a compact growth habit ideal for border fronts
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — as suggested by its common name; offering a compact growth habit ideal for border fronts, image 91
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — annual / perennial for full or half; when designing with Anemone coronaria, image 81
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — this plant boasts a striking resemblance to poppies; scientifically known as Anemone coronaria, image 90
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — each featuring a black or yellow central eye that adds a dramatic contrast to the colorful petals
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