Description

Add a splash of painterly colour to your spring garden with Anemone coronaria ‘De Caen’, a classic bulb mix prized for its bold, poppy-like blooms in vibrant reds, blues, purples, and whites. These easy-to-grow bulbs are perfect for pots, borders, or cutting gardens—ideal for bringing early cheer to urban spaces from Peckham balconies to Dulwich beds. Try planting alongside tulips and muscari for a stunning layered effect.

Supplied as dormant bulbs, ready for planting.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 25–40cm


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  Mature Spread: 20–30cm


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  Flower Colour: Mixed – red, purple, pink, white


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  Flowering Period: Spring to early summer


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens (mulch or lift in colder areas)


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Loam, sandy


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and other early pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Spring containers and raised beds


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  Cut flower gardens


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  Colourful spring displays


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  Coastal and urban gardens

How to Grow:

Soak bulbs for a few hours before planting. Plant 5–8cm deep in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during growth and deadhead to prolong blooming.

Please note:

Images show how the plants may look when mature and in bloom. Supplied as bulbs, not in leaf or flower.