- Home
- Planting Guides
- Anemone Planting Guide
Anemone Planting Guide
Blooming in a brilliant range of colors and forms in early spring, Anemones are excellent for vibrant edgings or long-lasting cut-flower displays. These carefree plants are resistant to pesky critters and exceptionally easy to grow. Not to mention, there are both spring-flowering and fall-blooming varieties to meet the unique needs of every garden. Discover just how easy it is to care for these blooming beauties with this simple guide!
Success Snapshot
PLANTING
DEPTH
3"
WATER
QUANTITY
Moderate
SUNLIGHT
QUANTITY
Full to Partial Sun
PLANTING
PROXIMITY
3-4" Apart
BLOOM
SEASON
Early to mid-Spring
HARDINESS
ZONES
Varies/Species Dependent. Zones 4-8 (Blanda Anemones); Zones 8-10 (Italian Anemones)
Shop Related Products
Anemone - Mount Everest
$12.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'Mount Everest'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10
Anemone - The Admiral
$12.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'The Admiral'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Anemone - Blanda Pink Shades
$7.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone blanda
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - Blanda Blue Shades
$9.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone blanda
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - The Governor
$12.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'The Governor', syn. Aneomone coronaria de Caen 'The Governor'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Anemone - St. Brigid Mix
$14.95
Contains: 60 Anemone bulbs mixed
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'St. Brigid' Mix
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10
Japanese Anemone - Pamina
$5.95
Contains: 1 bare root Anemone
Botanical Name: Anemone hupehensis var Japonica 'Pamina'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-8
Anemone - Blanda Flutter Mix
$9.95
Contains: 60 Anemone Blanda bulbs mixed
Botanical Name: Anemone blanda
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - Monarch de Caen Mix
$12.95
Contains: 60 Anemone bulbs mixed
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria de Caen
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Anemone - Blanda Sparkling White
$9.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone blanda
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone & Muscari - Fun & Flirty Blend
$19.95
Contains: 1 pack of 20 Anemone Blanda bulbs and 1 pack of 30 Muscari Blue bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone and Muscari
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - The Bride
$5.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'The Bride', syn. Anemone coronaria de Caen 'The Bride'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Anemone - Blue Poppy
$5.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'Blue Poppy'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10
Anemone & Hyacinth - Spring Breeze Blend
$23.95
Contains: 1 pack of 10 Hyacinth White Pearl bulbs and 1 pack of 20 Anemone Blanda Blue bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone and Hyacinth
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - Lord Lieutenant
$6.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10
Anemone - His Excellency
$5.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria 'His Excellency', syn. Anemone coronaria da Caen 'Hollandia'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10
Japanese Anemone - Honorine Jobert
$5.95
Contains: 1 bare root Anemone
Botanical Name: Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert', syn. Anemone hybrida 'Alba'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Japanese Anemone - Tomentosa Robustissima
$5.95
Contains: 1 bare root Anemone
Botanical Name: Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Anemone - Rosea
$10.95
Contains: 20 Anemone bulbs
Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria Rosea
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10
Where to Plant
While Anemones aren't fussy about soil, they will perform best when planted in well-draining containers or garden areas. Spring bloomers are happy in partial shade, while fall bloomers prefer partial shade to full sun. The best zones to grow Anemones varies depending on the variety, so make sure you choose one that's well-suited to your growing area.
When to Plant
Choose your planting time based on the specific flowering cycle of your chosen variety. For example, spring-blooming types should be planted in the fall. For these varieties, roots will form in the autumn, and in warmer climates, some foliage may also develop at this time, with buds and flowers appearing in the spring. If you're in a colder region, it's wise to plant a fall-blooming variety in the spring when the danger of frost has passed. While container-grown Anemones can be planted anytime during the growing season, they will do best when planted in the spring.
How to Plant
- Choose a location where the soil drains well and your Anemones will receive full to half-day sun. If water puddles remain 5–6 hours after a hard rain in your outdoor planting spot, scout out another site or amend the soil with organic material to improve the drainage.
- Soak the bulbs for a few hours in lukewarm water to wake them up before planting and help them develop strong roots.
- Dig holes and plant your bulbs 3" deep and 3–4" apart. Pay no mind to which end is facing up as Anemones will grow regardless of their position.
- Fill containers, if using, with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine.
- Water after planting to gently soak the soil and settle it around the bulbs.
How to Grow
- Water as needed during active growth periods. About 1" of water per week is a reasonable estimate.
- Add bone meal to the soil in the fall for spring bloomers or in the spring for fall bloomers for an additional boost of nutrition.
- Leave the foliage in place at the end of the blooming season rather than trim it off. The leaves will gather sunlight to create food through photosynthesis, strengthening the bulbs for the future. You can remove the foliage when the leaves turn yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy.
- Apply a layer of mulch, straw, or leaves around the plants to help protect them from winter elements.
Anemone Tips & Tricks
- Amend soil with organic material to raise the level 2–3" and improve drainage. Compost, ground bark, or composted manure all work a charm and are widely available.
- Ensure there are adequate drainage holes in your containers as Anemone bulbs must never sit in waterlogged soil.
- Snip a few flowers for bouquets or other cut arrangements while in bloom as this will not hurt your plants.
- Remove the foliage when blooming ends and the leaves turn yellow so the bulbs can rest for a few months until the next growing season.