It is not too early to start planning your spring flower gardening. Think of it, spring is around the corner. Even if it is still snowing in your area, think spring and start planning now for that colorful flower garden of your dreams. There are so many beautiful spring flowers that you can get but you can also start by getting your spring bulbs now. While there are lots of spring bulbs to choose from, I especially like Anemones. These are just so unique and beautiful and will give you beautiful flowers from late spring to mid summer. So if you want anemones in your garden this spring, you need to get your bulbs now. (photo courtesy: Breck’s)

There are hundreds of species of anemones and most of them have become favorite garden plants for generations. Anemones belong to the buttercup family and grow from rhizomes or tubers. They are considered a perennial herb with basal leaves that have long stems and some of the species provide flowers throughout the year. One of the most commonly known anemones is called the poppy and it is a tuberous rooted plant that has poppy like blossoms. Anemones come in various colors but the most common ones are blue, purple, white, crimson and scarlet. There are also double flower varieties where the stamens in the center look like a tuft of narrow petals.

Anemones grow better in a loamy soil that has been enriched with well rotted manure and if you want flowers in May and June, plant them now. When the leaves turn yellow and die, you can dig the bulbs up and place them in a dry room. Anemones thrives in partial shaded areas or even full sun but in southern areas be sure to shield them from the afternoon sun which is the hottest part of the day. So think spring and get your anemone bulbs now. Lots of companies that specialize in bulbs are running specials and this is the time to buy. Here are two of my favorite anemones.

Glacier Anemone
Gorgeous white flowers with a unique purple-blue flame design on the outside of the petals. This unusual combination of colors is very unique with its contrasting blue anthers and small cone-shaped green centers that offset the white blooms. These are ideal for a bouquet of flowers in your home. Thrives in zones 5-8 and likes sun to partial shaded areas. (photo courtesy: Breck’s)

Poppy Anemone Burgundy
Deep burgundy two inch cup-shaped blooms with a very unique black cone-shaped center circled by a white ring makes this anemone very dramatic and beautiful. This anemone will certainly make a big impression and you can plant these with other spring perennials for a spectacular show. It thrives in zones 6-10 and likes sun to partial shaded areas. (photo courtesy: Breck’s)

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