Anemone nemorosa Royal Blue

Description

Not often offered and quite distinct. Anemone nemorosa Royal blue has quite delicate flowers that are blue and very sturdy in the garden. Wood anemones are very popular and are ideal for growing in shady spots or under trees. Anemone nemorosa Royal blue will spread and naturalise very quickly filling up bare areas. Easy to grow for beginners and can be left undisturbed for many years.

Cultivation instructions:

Anemone nemorosa are ideal for growing underneath trees, shrubs and in most woodland areas. They like to be grown in humus rich soils in the shadier areas of the garden. In soils that are not rich in humus matter use well rotted compost to add to the soil when cultivating. Cultivate the soil to a depth of 10cms (if possible) and plant rhizomes as per growing information below. Keep soils moist in the first year to encourage good root development. They will grow very well with things such as anemone blandas and trilliums.

Care tips:

Using bulb starter or root grow when first planting will help them to establish for future years flowering.

Ideal for growing underneath trees, shrubs and in most woodland areas.

Growing Information:

Flowering Height: 4-5″ (10-13cm)

Flowering Period: March-April

Soil type: All free draining fertile soils. They like humus rich soils

Aspect: Shadier areas of the garden. They will grow in semi shade especially when the soil remains damp.

Scented: No significant scent.

Planting Depth: 3cms (plant rhizomes length ways, horizontally)

Spacing: 3-5cms apart.

Full growing instructions provided.