De Caen Mix Anemone (Corms)

Bright, bold, and joyfully classic.

De Caen Mix Anemones are known for their vibrant jewel-toned blooms — scarlet red, royal blue, crisp white, magenta, and violet — all centred with a dramatic dark eye. The petals are smooth and satiny, opening wide in sunshine and closing gently in cool evenings.

This heirloom-style strain of Anemone coronaria is beloved for its cheerful colour range and reliable performance in spring gardens and cutting beds.

Height: 10–16 inches
Bloom time: Mid–late spring
Best for: Cut gardens, borders, mass plantings
Vase life: 5–8 days

They feel both cottage-garden sweet and strikingly graphic.

How to Grow Carmel Pastel Anemones

Cool soil and patience create magic.

🌱 When to Plant

In colder climates like Alberta:
• Plant outdoors in early spring once soil is workable
• Or start in a cool greenhouse for earlier blooms

In mild climates, they can be fall planted for spring flowering.

🌰 Preparing the Corms

Anemone corms arrive hard and dry.
• Soak in room-temperature water for 3–4 hours before planting
• Do not oversoak (this can cause rot)

After soaking, they will plump up and feel textured.

🌿 Planting

• Plant 1–2 inches deep
• Space 4–6 inches apart
• It’s not critical which side faces up — they will sort themselves out

☀️ Light & Soil

• Full sun to light shade
• Well-draining soil is essential
• Rich, compost-amended beds are ideal

They dislike sitting in soggy soil.

💧 Watering

• Keep evenly moist during growth
• Avoid overwatering
• Reduce watering as foliage begins to yellow after flowering

🌸 Blooming

Expect blooms approximately 90 days after planting, depending on temperature. Cooler growing conditions produce stronger stems and richer colour.

🧺 After Flowering

• Allow foliage to die back naturally
• In colder climates, corms can be lifted and stored dry
• In well-drained beds, some gardeners experiment with leaving them in the ground, though success varies with winter moisture

Why Grow Carmel Pastel Anemones?

• Exceptional cut flower quality
• Soft, wedding-worthy colour palette
• Strong stems
• High productivity per corm

They feel like something out of a Renaissance still life — but they grow right in your own garden.