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Anemone

Anemone

Poppy anemone

DifficultyEasy
SeasonWinter–spring
Cut flowersLasts 5-7 days in a vase

Meaning

Expectation, sincerity, a love that doesn't last

A dark center and big petals. The one that makes a bouquet feel special.

The whole plant is toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate skin.

Light

Out of direct sun

Water

Shallow water, changed every 2 days

Temperature

5-18°C; cooler lasts longer

Preservative

Flower food is fine

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the stems on a slant, 2 cm. 5-8 cm of water is enough.
  2. Anemones open by day and close at night, and the heads turn toward the light. That's normal.

Day to day

  • Change the water every 2 days, and trim a little off the stems
  • Keep them somewhere cool. In a heated room they're gone in two or three days.

What the colors mean

  • Red anemoneBeing loved, warmth
  • White anemoneSincerity, expectation
  • Purple anemoneTrust, waiting

* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.

Common questions

The flower stays closed and won't open?

It's too dim or too cold. Move it somewhere brighter and use slightly warmer water.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.