'Blue Poppy' Anemone
'Blue Poppy' Anemone (10 bulbs) – A wave of intense blue in the garden! Suggested by Van Noort
Add a vibrant and elegant touch to your garden with the Anemone 'Blue Poppy' , a De Caen variety with satiny blue-violet flowers , reminiscent of the delicate poppies . Its contrasting dark center enhances its unique appearance, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators .
Easy to grow , it thrives in full sun to partial shade and blooms in spring , offering a captivating palette of blues to flowerbeds, borders, and pots. Ideal as a cut flower , it enhances spring bouquets . Sensitive to frost , it is advisable to dig up the bulbs in autumn in zones 3 to 6.
Variety characteristics
Height : 25 cm (10")
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness : Zones 5-10 (winter in zones 3-6)
Deer resistance : Yes
Water requirements : Medium (approximately 2.5 cm of water per week)
Ideal soil : Light, humus-rich and well-drained
Quantity : 10 bulbs
Planting and growing the 'Blue Poppy' anemone
When to plant
From September to December for spring flowering.
Where should I plant it
In open ground : Ideal for borders and bright flowerbeds.
In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies.
How to plant
1. Soak the bulbs for 3 to 4 hours before planting.
2Plant at a depth of 5 cm , spacing them 10 cm apart.
3Water lightly after planting , then regularly during flowering period.
Tip : Combine it with white tulips and yellow daffodils for a bright and contrasting garden!
Care instructions for the 'Blue Poppy' Anemone
Watering : Moderate, allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer : A liquid bulb fertilizer every two weeks will promote abundant flowering.
Size : Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
Wintering :
In zones 3 to 6, dig up the bulbs in autumn and store them in a cool, dry place.
Precaution
Toxic to humans and domestic animals if ingested in large quantities.
Why choose the 'Blue Poppy' Anemone
Intense blue-violet flowers with satiny petals
Ideal for bouquets thanks to its long vase life
Brilliant and long-lasting spring bloom
Easy to grow and perfect in pots or in the ground
Add a touch of deep, bright blue to your garden with the 'Blue Poppy' Anemone , offered by Van Noort!
Combine it with white tulips and yellow daffodils for a vibrant and harmonious garden!
