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Anemone 'Meron Bordeaux' – Bold Spring Colour for Every Garden

Anemone coronaria 'Meron Bordeaux' delivers a burst of velvety maroon flowers with rich, dark purple centres, almost black in appearance. Each impressive bloom reaches up to 8–8.5cm across, creating a stunning focal point in any garden setting.

• Dramatic Spring Display: Enjoy clusters of large, eye-catching flowers from early to late spring. Their compact size (40–50cm tall) makes them perfect for beds, borders, patio pots, and rockeries.
• Lush Foliage: Finely divided green leaves form an elegant base beneath the blooms, adding texture even after the flowers fade.
• Ideal for Cutting: The sturdy stems and striking colours make these anemones a favourite for fresh bouquets and vase arrangements.

How to Grow Your Anemones

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs between February and April for best results. Expect flowers between April and June.
• Light Needs: Choose a spot with full sun or partial shade; aim for at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost before planting if your soil is heavy or clay-based.
• Watering: Water regularly during active growth but avoid waterlogging. Once established, these bulbs tolerate moderate drought.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. After flowering finishes, cut stems back to ground level and apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; protect with mulch in colder regions over winter.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Anemone 'Meron Bordeaux''s dramatic tones pair beautifully with pale tulips, muscari, or white narcissus for a striking spring display.
• Add to mixed borders or containers alongside other spring bulbs for long-lasting colour and textural contrast.
• Create a cutting patch by grouping several bulbs together—enjoy vibrant bouquets indoors throughout the season!

FAQs

• When should I plant Anemone 'Meron Bordeaux' bulbs?
  You should plant these bulbs from February to April for best flowering results in spring.
• How tall do these anemones grow?
  This variety reaches a mature height of approximately 40–50cm.
• What care do they need after flowering?
  Cut stems down to ground level and mulch the area; this helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds for next year’s growth.