Scientific Name : Anemone coronaria is the scientific name of the anemone flower. The word anemone comes from a Greek word that means literally “daughter of the wind.”

Pre-Sprouting: Before planting, soak the corms in room-temperature water for 3 to 4 hours. Be careful not to oversoak them as they may rot. During soaking, the corms will plump up and increase in size. After soaking, you can choose to pre-sprout the corms for earlier blooms. To pre-sprout, place the soaked corms in a flat-bottom seed tray filled with moist potting soil. Cover the corms with more soil and keep the tray in a cool place 4°C–10°C for 10 to 14 days. Check regularly for moisture levels and signs of mold or rot.

Planting: Once the corms have developed white rootlets during pre-sprouting, it’s time to plant them in the ground. Prepare the growing beds by adding compost and organic fertilizer, then plant the corms 15-20cm apart at a depth of 5cm apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth, with the corms pointed end down

When to plant : Anemones can be planted in either autumn or late winter/early spring, depending on your location and setup. In areas with mild winter temperatures, corms can be planted in the autumn and overwintered outdoors with protection. In colder areas ,anemones should be grown in a minimally heated hoop house or planted out at the end of winter/early spring. Spring planted corms will not be as prolific as Autumn planted ones.

Sun Preference: Anemone flowers prefer full sun. 

Plant Spacing: When planting anemones, space them about 15-20cm(6-8Inches) apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth. They can also be grown in crates, and you can pop approximately 20 corms per crate

Days to maturity: 90 - 100

Plant Type: Annual.

Harvesting and Vase Life: To harvest anemone flowers, cut the stems at an angle when the buds are just starting to open. Place them immediately in a vase with fresh water. Anemones have a vase life of about 7-10days if properly cared for, changing the water every few days and recutting the stems. You can get up to 25 stems per corm each season.

Toxicity : . It’s important to note that all parts of anemone plants are toxic if ingested, causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal issues if consumed. If someone ingests any part of an anemone plant, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

Appearance :  The petals of anemone flowers are wide and ovate, creating a vibrant and eye-catching display in gardens or floral arrangements. These flowers have a unique charm that can resemble either poppies or daisies, adding a touch of elegance to any setting. 

Design feature: I use these blooms as either a focal or supporting flower depending on the arrangement. These beauties offer the most beautiful colours and interesting shapes, they can also be used as a single medium ingredient. They will steal the show on a minimalistic tablescape with different heights of these spectacular blooms.

Special Features : Anemones are also said to predict the rain, Watch out when their petals close! A storm is coming! Nighttime Behaviour: An interesting feature of anemones is their petals closing at night and reopening in the morning to protect themselves from cold temperatures. This behaviour can also symbolize relaxation due to their daily cycle. Anemones also have an extremely good vase life leading up to 14 days!