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Annual Biennial

Adonis aestivalis

summer pheasant's eye

An annual, up to 40cm high, with feathery green leaves and blood-red flowers in summer

Other common names
summer adonis
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Adonis can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with attractive, finely divided leaves and solitary red, yellow or white, bowl-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil, preferably alkaline, in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position in flower beds, below deciduous shrubs, in a rock garden or in an alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown, fresh in summer, in pans in a cold frame

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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