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Annual Biennial

Adonis annua

pheasant's eye

An upright annual with finely-dissected, bright green leaves and cup-shaped deep scarlet flowers to 2.5cm across, in early summer

Other common names
Adonis' flower
autumn Adonis
see moreautumn pheasant's eye
red chamomile
red morocco
rose-a-ruby
llygad y goediar gwanwynol
Synonyms
Adonis autumnalis

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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
Clay
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
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 an open rocky site in alkaline soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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