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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' flowerautumn 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 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H7Botanical 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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