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Blue Star Anemone Blanda

Blue Star Anemone Blanda

Common name Blue Star Grecian Windflower
Latin name Anemone blanda ‘Blue Star’
Quantity per bag 10 tuber
Blue Star Grecian Windflower produces an abundance of pale blue star-shaped flowers in early spring. It forms a delicate, luminous groundcover that returns faithfully each year.

It provides early spring colour when few other plants are blooming. Its excellent naturalizing ability creates a long-lasting display with very little maintenance.

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Bulb
identification
Common nameBlue Star Grecian Windflower
Latin nameAnemone blanda ‘Blue Star’
FamilyRanunculaceae
CyclePerennial
Bulb typeTuber
Quantity per pack10 tuber
Product
description

Blue Star Grecian Windflower (Anemone blanda ‘Blue Star’) welcomes the return of spring with a profusion of pale blue, star-shaped flowers delicately highlighted by white centres. Its finely divided, soft green foliage forms a low, graceful carpet that beautifully showcases the luminous blooms. Its natural appearance brings freshness and softness to garden displays early in the season. This botanical anemone naturalizes readily when grown under suitable conditions, gradually forming charming flowering colonies that return year after year with simple, delicate elegance.

Plant this anemone in a location where the soil remains well drained, an essential condition for healthy growth and long-term performance. It is particularly well suited to bright garden areas and open woodland settings, where its spring flowers can benefit from sunlight before the surrounding foliage fully develops. Once established, it requires little maintenance and may gradually spread to form a light seasonal ground cover. After flowering, allow the foliage to complete its natural cycle so the tubers can replenish their reserves for the following spring.

With its low habit and delicate appearance, ‘Blue Star’ Grecian Windflower is ideal for borders, rock gardens, woodland plantings, and naturalized areas. Plant it in groups to create a luminous blue carpet or tuck it among other spring plants for a soft, spontaneous display. Its early flowering brings welcome colour just as the garden begins to awaken. As it naturalizes, it helps create durable, lively, low-maintenance plantings while providing a valuable floral presence at the beginning of spring.

Main
benefit
Its very early sky-blue flowers brighten the garden at the beginning of spring. It naturalizes easily and gradually forms beautiful flowering carpets.
Garden
placement
Where to plant Ideal for rock gardens, open woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings. Pairs beautifully with grape hyacinths, crocuses, squills, and miniature daffodils. Its low-growing habit creates a delicate spring carpet while requiring very little maintenance once established. Early blooms bring life to the garden from the first warm days of spring.
Care level Easy
Planting
and care
ExposureFull sun to partial shade. Good spring light encourages abundant flowering before deciduous trees leaf out.
Planting periodSeptember to November or spring
Planting depth5 cm (2 in)
Rooting temperature15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F)
Hardiness zoneZone 4
WateringKeep the soil lightly moist during active growth without excess water. Reduce watering after flowering as the plant enters dormancy.
Soil typeLight, humus-rich, perfectly drained soil. Tolerates ordinary soils provided water never stagnates.
Soil pHNeutral
FertilizationA light application of compost or bulb fertilizer in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excessive fertilization.
Container
growing
Container growing is ideal in a container at least 25 cm (10 in) in diameter with excellent drainage. Use a light potting mix enriched with compost and plant several tubers together to create a natural effect. Water after planting, then keep the soil lightly moist during active growth. Reduce watering as the foliage enters dormancy. Containers may remain outdoors in hardy regions if drainage is excellent.
Seasonal
care
Allow the foliage to complete its natural cycle before removing it. Avoid excessive watering during summer dormancy. Divide colonies when they become crowded. Apply a light layer of compost in autumn if needed.
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodPale blue star-shaped flowers with white centres bloom in early spring and attract the season's first pollinators.
Flower colorPale blue with white centre
HarvestAfter flowering, allow the foliage to yellow completely before removing it so the tubers can replenish their energy reserves.
Companion plantsPairs beautifully with grape hyacinths, squills, miniature daffodils, crocuses, and primroses that bloom at the same time.
Plants to avoidSlugs may damage young shoots. Poorly drained soils encourage tuber rot.
Wildlife appealBees and pollinators
Size
and growth
Height10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in)
Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in)
Growth rateModerate
Rooting / establishment30 to 60 days
Frequently asked questions
The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.

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