5 Spring Blooming Anemone
Plant Spring blooming Anemone for bright spring garden colors. There are several types of Anemones. Some are herbaceous perennials and others grow from bulb-like corms or tubers. In this post, we will discuss the Spring blooming Anemone that are tubers.
Blanda Spring Blooming Anemone
Blanda anemone are also known as Windflower and Grecian Windflower. They grow from Fall planted corms that bloom the following Spring. The Blanda variety is low growing and perfect as companion plants for other Spring blooming bulbs as well as perennials. Plant Blanda Anemone alongside bulbs such as tulips and daffodils. Or alongside perennials such as primroses, dicentra, and hellebores. These mounding plants with daisy-like flowers and finely textured foliage provide a much needed colorful Springtime display. A mass planting of anemones forms a stunning carpet of bright garden color.
Preparation for Planting Spring Blooming Anemone
Before planting the Anemone corms, soak them in lukewarm water to soften and add moisture to the corms. Soak between 4 to 6 hours to give the plants a kick start for the plant to emerge. Unlike daffodils, the Anemone corms can be planted in any direction. As the corm sprouts, the new growth will find its way to the surface.
Anemones prefer well draining soil conditions. Before planting, improve the soil conditions by adding compost, leaf mold, or other organic material. Mix added organic material with the ground soil.
Plant Blanda Anemones in the Fall as you normally plant tulips and daffodils. Dig the ground 2 inches deep and plant corms about 3 inches apart from the center of where the corm is planted. Then cover with soil and water.
Take a look at these beautiful Spring blooming Anemone for early Spring flowers.
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White Splendour Anemone
- Grows in zones 4 to 8
- Part shade and part Sun to full Sun
- Reaches 4 to 6 inches tall
- White daisy-like flowers with golden yellow centers bloom from early to late Spring
- Resistant to deer, rabbit and rodents
- Plant in containers
- Grow in a cutting garden
- Low growing and quickly spreads into a carpet of flowers
2. Anemone blanda Blue Shades
- Grows in zones 4 to 9
- Part shade and part Sun to full Sun
- Reaches 6 inches tall
- Blue flowers with purple accents that bloom late Spring to early Summer
- Attracts butterflies
- Resistant to deer
- Plant in containers
Coronaria Spring Blooming Anemone
Anemone coronaria is also known as Windflower. They bloom in early Spring if planted in the Fall season. Blooms are showy flowers with dark centers and silky, brightly colored petals. The most common Anemone coronaria are De Caen and St. Brigid types. Perfect for cut flowers that last between 2 to 3 weeks.
The De Caen and St. Brigid Anemones are hardy from zones 7 to about 9. In cooler environments, these anemones should be treated as Summer blooming annuals. In zones 3 to 6, De Caen and St. Brigid are planted in the Spring for Summer blooms.
Spring Blooming Anemone Preparation for Planting
Soak Anemone corms in lukewarm water to soften and add moisture to the corms before planting. Soak between 4 to 6 hours to give the plants a boost for the plant to emerge. Unlike other bulbs, Anemone corms can be planted in any direction. As the corm sprouts, the new growth will find its way to the surface.
Plant anemones in well-drained soil. Before planting, you can improve the soil by mixing in compost, leaf mold or other organic matter.
For Spring blooming flowers, plant DeCaen and St. Brigid anemones in the Fall. Dig ground 3 inches deep and plant corms between 3 to 4 inches apart from the center of the corm.
Flowers take between 12 to 15 weeks for the flowers to open, then continue flowering for several weeks.
3. Bordeaux Anemone
- Grows in zones 7 to 10
- Part shade and part Sun to full Sun
- Reaches 8 inches tall
- Deep red petals with a purple heart and finely-cut foliage
- Blooms early to mid Spring
- Use in floral arrangements
4. St Brigid Lord Lieutenant Anemone
St Brigid Lord Lieutenant Anemone
- Grows in zones 8 to 10
- Shade to part shade and part Sun to full Sun
- Reaches 6 to 12 inches tall
- Sapphire-blue satin double petals with jet black center flowers bloom from early to mid-Spring
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
- Resistant to deer
- Use in floral arrangements
- Grow in containers
- Known as poppy anemone
5. De Caen Sylphide Anemone
- Grows in zones 7 to 10
- Part shade and part Sun to full Sun
- Reaches 8 inches tall
- Hot pink petals with blue-black centers bloom from early to mid Spring
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Use in floral arrangements
- Grow in containers
- Plant in either Fall or early Spring (early Spring plants bloom in late Summer)
This ends our list of Spring blooming Anemone for a Spring garden. Do you have any favorites? We love them all! Beautiful flowers are so important especially after a long dreary Winter season. So lovely to see a colorful garden in the Spring.
If you enjoyed this post, you will enjoy some of our other Spring gardening related posts.
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And if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We always are ready to help you out. And be sure to include your zone and light conditions for gardening related questions. Thank you for dropping by.
Mary
