Anemone Bulbs

Anemones, or 'windflowers', provide colour and form for almost every garden style and season. For early spring colour, plant the jewel-toned, daisy-like flowers of Anemone blanda to create a spreading carpet beneath trees and shrubs. The vibrant, poppy-like blooms of Anemone coronaria are among the most spectacular flowering bulbs, while elegant Japanese anemones provide invaluable autumn colour. Whether you're planting spring corms or establishing late-season perennials, explore this collection below to find the perfect anemone for your garden.

How to choose anemone bulbs

Anemone coronaria are a favourite of florists and will not only look fine in your borders, but also in your vases. There are dozens of flowering plants among the anemone genus. The vibrant, poppy-like blooms of anemone coronaria are among the most spectacular spring-flowering bulbs, while elegant Japanese anemones provide invaluable autumn colour. Check out our FAQs to help you make your choice.

Do I need to soak anemone corms before planting?

Yes, it is highly recommended. The corms of anemone blanda and anemone coronaria are sold completely dry and look like small, hard pebbles. Soaking them in lukewarm water for 4-6 hours before planting rehydrates them, giving them a significant head start and encouraging much faster rooting and growth.

Which anemone is best for a sunny border?

For a bright, sunny position in well-drained soil, the best choice is anemone coronaria (the De Caen or St. Brigid groups). These produce the vibrant, poppy-like flowers beloved by florists and are perfect for adding bold splashes of colour to borders and containers.

Which anemone is best for shade?

The native Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone) is the perfect choice for shady or woodland areas. It thrives in the dappled light under deciduous trees and shrubs, creating a beautiful carpet of white flowers in early spring. The low-growing Anemone blanda also performs very well in partial shade.

Do anemones come back every year?

Yes, all anemones are perennials and will return each year if they are happy in their location. Spring-flowering types planted from corms will multiply and spread over time, while the perennial Japanese anemones will form larger, more impressive clumps each autumn.

Which anemone is tall and flowers in the autumn?

For adding height, grace, and essential late-season colour to your autumn borders, again, you need the Japanese anemones. Varieties like the elegant, white-flowered Anemone x hybrida 'Andrea Atkinson' grow into tall, stately clumps, producing beautiful cup-shaped flowers on long, wiry stems from late August until October.

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