Anemone blanda blue shades

Description

Anemone blanda blue shades is a great selection of blues and white flowers and are perfect for naturalising in woodland areas or grassland. They come back year after year as they naturalise very well and give a delightful carpet of colour rivalling bluebell covered woodlands. Germination is assisted if they are soaked overnight prior to planting.

Cultivation instructions:

Anemone blanda blue shades are low growing and ideal for planting in the shady areas of the garden. They can be left alone to naturalise for many years because they are self seeding. Blandas will provide an even bigger display after a few years because they are low growing and will quickly naturalise in any area. Grow in free draining soils that are humus rich. Cultivate soils to a depth of 10cms and plant corms as per the instructions below.

Ideal for planting between shrubs to fill up the spaces and they work really well when planted with Trilliums and anemone nemerosa. They will also make an impact when planted with other varieties of Anemone blanda.

Care tips:

Soak the bulbs for 5-8hrs in warm water before planting, keep well watered in their first growing year to help them to establish.

Keep well fed during the growing season and if possible mulch borders with well rotted manure or compost over the winter.

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 5″ (13cm)

Flowering Period: March-April

Soil type: Can be grown in containers or rockeries in full sun. Free draining fertile soils.

Aspect: Shadier areas of the garden. Ideal in semi shade but will also grow well in full sun.

Scented: No significant scent.

Planting Depth: 5cms

Planting Distance: 4cms apart.

Full growing instructions provided