About
Adonis annua is an upright annual characterized by its finely divided, vibrant green foliage. In early summer, it produces cup-shaped flowers that measure up to 2.5 cm in diameter, showcasing a deep scarlet hue.
About the genus
Adonis includes both annual and herbaceous perennial species, characterized by their finely dissected foliage and solitary, bowl-shaped blooms that can be red, yellow, or white.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in an open rocky site in alkaline soil
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free