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Anemone 'Blue Shades Blanda'
£8.19
Unit price perDelivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' is a quietly enchanting little anemone, sending up clear violet-blue, daisy-like flowers just above neat, dark green foliage in early spring. Low-growing and beautifully natural in character, it is particularly lovely in informal drifts beneath deciduous shrubs, along woodland margins, or nestled into pots by the front door where the first colour of the year is most appreciated.
Plant the corms in autumn into humus-rich, well-drained soil and allow them to settle in; in their first season they establish quickly and then return each spring with increasing charm. An excellent choice for underplanting and gentle, pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
- Colour: Violet-blue
- Flowering: March–April
- Height: 15cm
- Planting time: September–December
- Where to plant: Borders, woodland margins, under deciduous shrubs, containers
Anemone 'Blue Shades Blanda'
Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' is a quietly enchanting little anemone, sending up clear violet-blue, daisy-like flowers just above neat, dark green foliage in early spring. Low-growing and beautifully natural in character, it is particularly lovely in informal drifts beneath deciduous shrubs, along woodland margins, or nestled into pots by the front door where the first colour of the year is most appreciated.
Plant the corms in autumn into humus-rich, well-drained soil and allow them to settle in; in their first season they establish quickly and then return each spring with increasing charm. An excellent choice for underplanting and gentle, pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
- Colour: Violet-blue
- Flowering: March–April
- Height: 15cm
- Planting time: September–December
- Where to plant: Borders, woodland margins, under deciduous shrubs, containers
| Botanical name | Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' |
| Flower colour | Violet-blue |
| Bulb size | 5/6cm |
| Established height | 15cm |
| Established spread | 10–50cm |
| Plant spacing | 8–10cm |
| Leaf colour | Dark green |
| Habit | Spreading |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Years to establish | 1 |
| Sunlight | Partial Sun |
| Position | Borders, woodland margins, under deciduous shrubs, containers |
| Suitable for | Pots & containers, Naturalising, Underplanting, Cottage & informal gardens |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Humus-rich, well-drained; light sandy soils |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Good for cutting
Naturalising
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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