Anemone "Hollandia" coronaria

Native to the Mediterranean, coronaria anemones, or poppy anemones (sometimes called windflowers), like a sparkling jewel, the Anemone coronaria 'Hollandia' features masses of cheerful scarlet-red poppy-like flowers adorned with a dark button center. Naturalizing easily, these charming plants will make a stunning effect planted en masse in the garden border or container and will provide weeks of constant cut flowers. Light: full sun Soil: light, loamy, sandy

 Bulb size: 3/4

Rate of growth: average (takes about 2 months to sprout and 3 to flower) Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: fully hardy Height: 10-20 cm Use: Containers, rock gardens, woodlands, long-lasting bouquets

Climate: USDA Zones 7 - 10 as perennials. Good for annuals anywhere. Warning: Can be toxic to dogs and cats.