Bring early spring charm to your garden with Anemone Blanda, a delightful flowering bulb known for its fragrant, daisy-like blossoms and vibrant colors. These low-maintenance flowers are perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and woodland settings. Easy to grow from seeds, Anemone Blanda produces cheerful blooms that brighten any garden space while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Anemone blanda
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Flower Colors: Blue, pink, white, or mixed shades
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Plant Type: Perennial bulb (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping, with daisy-like blooms
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Garden Use: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and woodland gardens
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Blooming Season: Early spring
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Fragrant Flowers: Adds a delicate scent to your garden
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 4 – 8 inches (10 – 20 cm)
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Spread: 6 – 12 inches (15 – 30 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Package Includes: High-quality Anemone blanda seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost for best results.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly, covering with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8 inch / 3 mm).
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart once established.
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Germination Time: 2–4 weeks under cool, bright conditions; may require a period of cold stratification.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Care Tips: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued growth. Clumps will multiply over time, creating a beautiful spring display.
