Anemone - De Caen Bordeaux - Pack of 5

Anemone – De Caen Bordeaux (Pack of 5)

Add rich, dramatic color to your garden with the stunning blooms of De Caen Bordeaux Anemone. This elegant variety produces large, poppy-like flowers in deep burgundy to wine-red shades with a striking dark center that creates bold contrast against the velvety petals. The intense color brings depth and sophistication to garden beds and spring flower displays.

These graceful flowers bloom on slender stems above delicate, fern-like foliage, creating a light and airy appearance in the garden. De Caen Bordeaux Anemones are also highly valued in cut flower gardens, producing long-lasting blooms that add a luxurious touch to bouquets and floral arrangements. Their early-season flowers help attract beneficial pollinators such as bees.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Corm)
Flower Color: Deep burgundy to wine-red with dark center
Bloom Size: 2–3 inch poppy-like blooms
Plant Height: 10–14 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Package Size: Pack of 5 bulbs
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Anemone corms perform best when planted in spring in colder climates like Zone 3b.

Planting Time
Plant corms in spring after the danger of severe frost has passed and the soil can be worked.

Preparing the Corms
Before planting, soak the corms in room-temperature water for 3–4 hours to help encourage faster sprouting.

Location
Choose a location with full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil. Anemones grow best in loose, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Planting Depth

• Plant corms about 2 inches deep.
• Place the corm in the soil and cover gently (orientation is not critical).
• Water thoroughly after planting.

Spacing
Space corms about 3–4 inches apart to create a full, colorful display.

Watering
Keep soil lightly moist during the growing season but avoid overly wet soil.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer once shoots appear to support healthy growth and flowering.

Seasonal Care in Zone 3b

• After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally.
• In colder climates, corms can be lifted once foliage fades and stored in a cool, dry location for winter.
• Alternatively, heavy mulching may allow some corms to overwinter depending on local conditions.

With proper care, De Caen Bordeaux Anemones will reward gardeners with bold, jewel-toned blooms that add richness, elegance, and beauty to spring gardens and fresh flower arrangements.