Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades' (Anemone coronaria) – Vibrant Winter Blooming Anemone

Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades' is a stunning bedding anemone with bold red blooms atop lush, parsley-like foliage. These long-flowering plants bloom from mid-winter to spring, adding striking colour to gardens, borders, and pots. Easy to grow and ideal for cut flowers, they require minimal effort and return with a vibrant display year after year.

Key Features

✔ Long Flowering Period: Blooms from May to September
✔ Bold Red Blooms: Adds vibrant contrast to gardens and landscapes
✔ Compact & Hardy: Grows 35cm+ tall and 20cm wide
✔ Low-Maintenance: Thrives in full sun or dappled light
✔ Ideal for Pots & Gardens: Perfect for containers, borders & mass planting
✔ Excellent Cut Flower: Long-lasting in floral arrangements
✔ No Refrigeration Needed in Cool Climates

Planting & Growing Guide

• Scientific Name: Anemone coronaria 'Red Shades'
• Botanical Name: Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades'
• Supplied As: Dormant Corms
• Planting Depth: 3cm
• Plant Spacing: 10cm
• Flowering Time: May - September
• Planting Window: March - July
• Growing Zones: VIC, SA, TAS, NSW, QLD (excluding tropics) – Read below for tropical growing

Planting & Care

🌱 Soil Preparation

• Choose a light, well-draining soil in a full sun position (tolerates dappled light)
• Prepare garden beds to a depth of 20cm, keeping the soil light and fluffy

🌱 Planting Instructions

• No need to worry about orientation—corms will correct themselves as they grow
• Space corms 10cm apart for the best flowering results

🌱 Watering & Feeding

• Keep soil moist but not soggy
• Feed as blooms appear to encourage continuous flowering
• Allow foliage to fully die back—this nourishes next year’s flowers

🌱 Pre-Planting Soak

• For even germination and flowering, soak corms in a 1/3 strength Seasol solution before planting

🌱 No Chilling Required in Cool Climates
Unlike some bulbs, Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades' does not need refrigeration before planting in temperate regions.

Growing in the Tropics

While Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades' prefers cool climates, it can still be grown in tropical regions with some adjustments:

• Artificial Chilling – Refrigerate corms for 6-8 weeks before planting (store in a paper bag in the crisper, not plastic)
• Choose a Cooler Spot – Grow in semi-shade to reduce heat stress
• Use Pots for Temperature Control – Containers allow better drainage and positioning in a cooler area
• Water & Mulch Carefully – Keep soil moist but not soggy and use mulch to regulate temperature
• Time Your Planting – For best results, plant during the coolest months (late autumn to early winter)

Even in the tropics, anemones can still bloom beautifully with proper care!

Why Choose Anemone De Caen 'Red Shades'?

✅ Long-lasting blooms—flowers for months!
✅ Easy to grow & maintain—great for beginner gardeners
✅ Stunning cut flowers—vibrant and long-lasting in vases
✅ Thrives in pots & gardens—perfect for all spaces

FAQs

🔹 Do these anemones need refrigeration before planting?
No, Anemone coronaria does not require chilling in cool climates. If growing in the tropics, chilling for 6-8 weeks may improve flowering.

🔹 Can they grow in pots?
Yes! They thrive in containers, provided you use well-draining soil and gravel for drainage.

🔹 How deep should I plant them?
Plant 3cm deep with 10cm spacing between each corm.

🔹 Will they rebloom next season?
Yes! Leave foliage to die back completely so it can feed next year’s growth.

🔹 Do they make good cut flowers?
Yes! Their rich red blooms last long in vases.