The dainty Adonis rose originally grows in pine forests, on slopes and on dry lawns. How do you plant it so that it also finds favor in the home garden and thrives magnificently?

Spring Adonis prefer sunny locations

When is the best time to plant the perennial?

The best time to plant the Adonis flower is in early autumn. Then it can still grow and bloom in the next spring. Alternatively, you can plant the perennial as a seedling in the spring.

What are the requirements for the location?

The spring Adonis prefers to grow in full sun, for example in rock gardens or on dry meadows. On the other hand, the Amur Adonis prefers slightly shady, rather cooler locations, for example on the edge of trees.

What should the substrate be like?

The substrate in which the Adonis should root should ideally be as follows:

  • relaxed
  • permeable
  • sandy
  • deep (since up to 1 m deep root system develops)
  • dry to fresh
  • likes calcareous
  • rather low in nutrients

Which companion plants are suitable?

Adonis florets look good planted on their own. But they also set beautiful accents with other plants. It is important that you give them a planting distance of at least 30 cm. The following perennials make suitable companion plants:

  • bush anemone
  • Stem Silver Thistle
  • Gold Spurge
  • White pasqueflower
  • ball flowers
  • blue pillow
  • dwarf iris
  • Carpet Primroses

When does the Adonis flower bloom?

Depending on the species, Adonis flowers bloom at different times. Spring Adonis usually blooms from April to May. In warm regions, their flowers sometimes appear as early as the end of February. The summer Adonis flowers from May to June.

How do you sow the Adonis?

Although Adonis can be propagated by dividing its rootstock, sowing is preferable. The plant resents digging up and then often dies. In addition to self-sowing, you can tackle direct sowing.

Thats how it works:

  • between February and April or between September and October
  • Let seeds swell for 1 day
  • sow directly outdoors
  • Sow 1 to 1.5 cm deep
  • Germination temperature: 15 to 18 °C
  • Germination within 10 to 12 days

tips

When planting, keep in mind that Adonis are extremely poisonous to animals such as dogs, cats, horses and rodents! They should therefore not be planted on pastures or free range areas!

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Herbs