Planting Guidelines for Anemone De Caen
Planting Guidelines for Anemone De Caen. Anemone de Caen is a single-petal cultivar of the windflower (Anemone coronaria). Native to the Mediterranean region, these hardy bulbs are also available in double-petal varieties.
Anemone de Caen is a single-petal cultivar of the windflower (Anemone coronaria). Native to the Mediterranean region, these hardy bulbs are also available in double-petal varieties.
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Anemone de Caen typically reaches a height of 9 to 18 inches with an average spread of 6 to 9 inches. This perennial grows upright on a root-like stem and produces poppy-like flowers that are approximately 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Flower colors include white, blue, crimson, lavender and red with black centers. They bloom in late spring.
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Anemone de Caen is recommended for United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 7 through 10. For best results, soak the tubers overnight in clean water before planting. This method restores the vitality of the tuber. Sow them 4-inches deep and 4-inches apart. Dig them up in the fall and store during the winter.
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Anemone de Caen prefers full sunlight to partial shade and sandy soil with adequate drainage. It is commonly used in rock gardens and as a border flower.
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