Plant Profile: Anemone hortensis 'St Bavo'

Anemone fulgens 'St Bavo' showcases vibrant scarlet to magenta blooms that emerge in mid-spring (April) and typically last for about four weeks. These flowers bear a resemblance to the poppy-flowered anemone (Anemone coronaria), though they are slightly smaller, narrower, and more abundant in their "petals." Rising on stems that reach calf height, the solitary, poppy-like flowers feature a prominent dark central disk, set against a backdrop of finely divided, fern-like foliage. While this plant thrives in full sunlight, it benefits from some afternoon shade in hotter climates. It propagates through seeds and fleshy tubers and requires a specific temperature cycle, ranging from warm (50-65 degrees F) to cool (28-32 degrees F) and back to warm (50-65 degrees F) annually. To ensure its health, keep the soil moist during the fall and spring seasons. Anemone fulgens 'St Bavo' prefers rich, loamy soil and appreciates a drying period after flowering. This plant is an excellent choice for adding early-season color and texture to your garden.

**Season:** Plant in the fall; blooms in spring
**Light:** Full sun with some afternoon shade
**Ideal Locations:** Flower gardens and landscape beds
**Planting Depth:** 5 inches to the base of the tuber
**Spacing:** 1-2 inches apart, accommodating 25-60 plants per square foot
**Organ:** Tuber (also classified as a spring bulb)
**Hardiness:** Semi-hardy; susceptible to damage below 28 degrees F (-2 degrees C) when established

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