Anemone

Rocky gravel beds often look a bit drab in winter and at the beginning of springs. Perennials are still dormant, just barely starting to bud. Small spring bulb flowers – be they botanical varieties or more classic ones – have an uncanny ability to thrive in this type of context.

Each season brings its own sweet charms to the garden. But after a foggy autumn and a biting cold winter you’re probably aching for your garden to show signs that cute little spring flowers are coming in.

Wood anemone is a short rhizome perennial that bears white flowers in full shade. Key Anemone nemorosa facts: Latin name: Anemone nemorosa Common name: Wood Anemone Family: Ranunculaceae Type: Bulbous perennial

Grecian windflower, a kind of anemone, is a bulb flower that is outright unique and very ornamental.

Anemone coronaria is a unique and very decorative bulb flower. Its brilliant red bloom is similar to that of the poppy flower.