Description
The first descriptions of this in South Eastern Europe, Cyprus, the Caucasus and western Turkey occurring species date from before 1700. By crossing and lots of selection work the now available cultivars arose. Anemone blanda naturalises well, but is also fun to combine in pots with, for example, forget-me-nots and pansies.
BELONGS TO THE FAMILY OF RANUNCULACEAE
Anemone or windflower. Origin: from Southeast Europe to Central Asia. Carolus Clusius introduced this plant to the Netherlands over 400 years ago.
Anemones are particularly loved for their contrasting, bright colors. There are as many as 70 known species. According to a Greek legend: The tears that Aphrodite wept for the dying Adonis rolled onto the earth and turned into anemones.
