pheasant's eye

Also known as: Adonis' flower; autumn Adonis; autumn pheasant's eye; red chamomile; red morocco; rose-a-ruby

An upright annual with finely-dissected, bright green leaves and cup-shaped deep scarlet flowers to 2.5cm across, in early summer

pheasant's eye

Scientific classification

Species
pheasant's eye (Adonis annua)
Genus
Adonis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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Toxicity
Annual Biennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of pheasant's eye

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Culture

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Toxicity

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pheasant's eye care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Grow in an open rocky site in alkaline soil

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be damaged by slugs

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