About
Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Plus Blu' is a robust perennial that grows to a height of approximately 45 cm. It features a clump of mid-green basal foliage that is intricately divided into narrow lobes. In spring, the plant produces semi-double blooms in a vibrant violet-blue hue, each adorned with a distinctive purplish-black center.
About the genus
Anemone consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their fibrous, rhizomatous, or tuberous root systems. The leaves are palmately lobed, and the flowers typically take the form of saucers, each usually featuring five petals.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- As a Mediterranean plant, it will grow well in a light, sandy soil, preferably in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need protection from winter frost
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division when dormant in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, and damage from slugs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Powdery mildews