Anemone 'Blue Poppy' (10 bulbs) – A wave of intense blue in the garden! 💙✨Submitted by Van Noort
Add a vibrant and elegant touch to your garden with Anemone 'Blue Poppy' , a De Caen variety with satiny blue-purple flowers , reminiscent of the delicate poppies . Its contrasting dark centre enhances its unique appearance, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators .
Easy to grow , it thrives in full sun to partial shade and flowers in spring , offering a captivating palette of blue to beds, 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.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 25 cm (10")
☀️ Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zones 5-10 (overwinter in zones 3-6)
🦌 Deer resistance : Yes
💧 Water requirements : Medium (about 2.5 cm of water per week)
📍 Ideal soil : Light, humus-rich and well-drained
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing Anemone 'Blue Poppy'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to December for spring flowering.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for borders and bright flowerbeds.
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Soak the bulbs 3 to 4 hours before planting.
2️⃣ Plant 5 cm deep , spacing 10 cm apart.
3️⃣ Water lightly after planting , then regularly during the flowering period.
💡 Tip : Pair it with white tulips and yellow daffodils for a bright and contrasting garden!
🌿 Care of the Anemone 'Blue Poppy'
💦 Watering : Moderate, let dry slightly between two waterings.
🌱 Fertilizer : A liquid bulb fertilizer every two weeks will promote abundant flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ In zones 3-6, dig up bulbs in fall and store in a cool, dry place.
⚠️ Precaution
❌ Toxic to humans and pets if ingested in large quantities.
💡 Why choose the Anemone 'Blue Poppy'?
✅ Intense blue-violet flowers with satiny petals
✅ Ideal for bouquets thanks to its long vase life
✅ Vibrant and long-lasting spring blooms
✅ Easy to grow and perfect in pots or in the ground
✨ Bring a touch of deep, bright blue to your garden with the Anemone 'Blue Poppy' , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with white tulips and yellow daffodils for a vibrant and harmonious garden! 😊
