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Anemone Cottage Blue and White

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Transform your garden and floral arrangements with Anemone Cottage Blue and White (Anemone coronaria). This captivating collection features serene mid-blue and pure white blooms, with blue flowers showing a light sky-blue ring and dark centre, while white blooms add elegance with unique green centres. Perfect for mass planting, Cottage Blue and White creates a lush display in garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements, and makes exceptional cut flowers that last 7 to 10 days in a vase. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this easy-care variety is frost-tolerant once established, suiting cool to mild tropical climates and blooming from mid-winter through spring, with some extending into early summer. Add timeless charm to your garden with Cottage Blue and White—ideal for any gardener seeking beauty and grace.

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Anemone Cottage Blue and White: A Touch of Elegance for Your Garden

Anemone Cottage Blue and White (Anemone coronaria), also known as Poppy Flower or Windflower, is a captivating herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family, grown from corms and native to Europe. This collection features mid-blue blooms, light sky-blue rings, dark centres, and pure white flowers with unique green centres. Anemones bring classic elegance and texture to any garden with sturdy stems and fern-like foliage. Ideal for beds, borders, and floral arrangements, Cottage Blue and White blooms from mid-winter through late spring, sometimes extending into early summer.

Benefits of Growing Anemones
Low-maintenance and versatile, Anemones add vivid colour to gardens and make excellent cut flowers, lasting 7 to 10 days indoors. While resilient, Anemones benefit from some protection from strong winds to maintain their upright display. They create stunning mass displays in garden beds and pair beautifully with other spring-flowering bulbs. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, they tolerate frost once established, making them adaptable across climates.

Caring for Anemones
Anemones can be grown as annuals, biennials, or perennials. Planting new corms every 2-3 years refreshes garden colour, maintaining health and visual appeal.

Uses of Anemones
Anemones are ideal for mass plantings, companion planting, and adding colour to pots, containers, and wildflower gardens. Their striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, while their natural look complements wildflower gardens.

Planting and Climate Adaptability
Anemones are adaptable and can be planted in autumn (March onwards), ideally completing planting by late autumn to allow roots to be established before the cooler months. These resilient plants are suitable for various garden settings and climates, including cool to mild tropical regions.

When Your Anemones Arrive
If you receive your Anemones during planting time, plant corms in well-drained soil at 4-8 cm depth. For delayed planting, store corms in a cool, dry place, using aerated bags or paper bags for airflow. If planting season ends, store corms until next season. Container planting can extend growing time with controlled conditions.

Step-by-Step Planting Guide

  1. Location: Choose a full sun position.
  2. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil; add compost for fertility. For containers, use quality potting mix.
  3. Soak Corms: Soak corms in lukewarm water for 1-4 hours before planting.
  4. Plant Corms: Plant 4-8 cm deep and 15 cm apart for garden beds; space 7-10 cm in pots.
  5. Watering: Water thoroughly post-planting, maintaining moisture without overwatering.
  6. Fertilising: Use a balanced, organic or chemical fertiliser at planting, then a liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks.
  7. Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
  8. Support: For tall varieties, add stakes as needed.

Aftercare
In cool to arid climates, leave corms in the ground during dormancy. In hot, humid areas, lift corms once foliage has naturally died back, and store them in a cool, dry place to preserve energy for future growth. For container-grown plants, simply move pots to a sheltered spot during dormancy. Replant stored corms at the start of the next season for a fresh, vibrant display.

Pests and Diseases
Anemones may face:

  • Slugs and Snails: Handpick pests or use barriers.
  • Aphids: Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
  • Corm Rot and Fungal Diseases: Ensure proper drainage to prevent rot.
  • Powdery Mildew: Maintain airflow to avoid mildew.

Safety and Handling
While Anemones aren’t toxic, keep them out of reach of children and pets to avoid ingestion. For those with sensitive skin, gloves may be worn as a precaution.

Final Tips
To enjoy Anemones as cut flowers, harvest when buds start to open. Trim stems at an angle, remove lower leaves, and place them in cool water. Keep vases in a cool location, refreshing water every 2-3 days to maintain freshness.

Supplied as dormant corms.

Additional information

Price Code

B – Aqua Pack
Botanical Name

Anemone coronaria
Quantity in Pack

20 Bulbs
Flowering Time

Mid-Winter through Spring and into early Summer
Planting Time

Plant from March onwards.
Growing Height

30-40 cm
Planting Depth

Plant 4 cm deep, and up to double the depth in warm climates.
Soil

Use a well-draining soil, such as a commercial garden blend specifically labelled for flowering plants. Enrich poor soils with compost or well-rotted organic matter.
How to Plant

Choose a full sun position with protection from strong winds. Dig compost or well-rotted organic matter through poor soil to a depth of at least 20 cm. If using rich soil, this step can be skipped. Next, evenly incorporate a balanced, light organic or chemical fertiliser at planting time, following the fertiliser’s instructions carefully to avoid over-application, which can harm the corms. Plant Anemone corms with the pointed side down at a depth of 4 cm below the soil surface. In warmer climates, plant corms at double their depth (around 8 cm) to protect them from drying out and fluctuating temperatures. Space the corms 15 cm apart in garden beds and 7-10 cm apart if planting in pots and containers. Thoroughly water the soil after planting to settle the corms in place.
Mulch is optional but provides several benefits: in warm climates, mulch helps retain moisture and keep soil temperatures steady, reducing heat stress. In cooler climates, a layer of mulch insulates the soil, protecting corms from sudden temperature drops and helping them establish as winter approaches.
Watering

After planting, water deeply to settle the corms. Keep the soil moist until foliage appears, then water when the surface begins to dry. Warmer or drier climates may require extra watering, but avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot.
Potted plants will need more frequent watering as containers dry out faster. During the growing season, maintain even moisture, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
As the foliage begins to yellow and die back, gradually reduce watering. Once the leaves have fully withered, stop watering in cooler climates, as natural soil moisture is usually sufficient to maintain the corms. In hot, dry climates, provide very light, occasional watering during dormancy to prevent the soil from drying out completely. For potted Anemones, place them in a cool, shaded spot during dormancy, protected from extreme weather, and check occasionally to keep the soil just barely moist. Resume regular watering when new growth appears, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-draining.
Fertilise

Apply a balanced, light organic or chemical fertiliser evenly at planting time, following the fertiliser’s instructions to avoid over-application. For ongoing nourishment, use a liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season, again following the product's guidelines. In pots and containers, mix a balanced fertiliser into the potting mix at planting. Once you see new foliage emerging—signs of active growth—begin applying a liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks to support healthy development.
Pruning

Pruning Anemones helps maintain their health and encourage new blooms, though they require only light pruning. During the growing season, regularly deadhead spent flowers by cutting the stems back to the base to promote continued flowering. Trim any damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy and reduce disease risk. After blooming, allow the foliage to naturally yellow and die back, as this enables the plant to store energy in the corms for the next season. Once the leaves have fully withered and turned brown, you can remove them by cutting down to soil level, preparing the plant for dormancy.

To keep Anemones vibrant, consider adding or replacing corms every 2-3 years as they naturally lose vigour. In humid climates, lift and store corms after foliage has fully died back to prevent rot, while those in warm, dry or cool, temperate climates can leave them in the ground. If Anemones produce fewer blooms or show weaker growth despite proper care, this may signal that the corms are nearing the end of their productive life. Replanting fresh corms will rejuvenate your garden's display.
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