winter windflower

Also known as: sapphire anemone

Spreading perennial to 15cm tall, quickly forming large clumps, with broadly oval, segmented, dark green stem and basal leaves with lobed leaflets. Flowers 3-4cm in width, are violet-blue, pink or white, opening in spring above the leaves

Scientific classification

Species: winter windflower (Anemone blanda)
Genus: Anemone
Family: Ranunculaceae

Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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winter windflower pictures

Distribution of winter windflower

Distribution map

Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of winter windflower

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winter windflower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Growing

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil or a light, sandy soil in sun although tolerates partial shade. Needs dry dormancy after flowering. Mulch for winter protection. Can be grown in a container if garden soil not suitable. See anemone cultivation for further advice

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