Anemone coronaria Mistral® Magenta – Intense magenta spring anemone

The Anemone coronaria Mistral® Magenta is a striking spring bloomer with intense magenta, cup-shaped flowers that add a powerful and elegant pop of color to borders, planters, and rockeries. The Mistral® series is known for its large-flowered, robust, and compact plants, making this anemone perfect for gardens, patios, and pots.

With its vibrant magenta flowers and fresh green foliage, Mistral® Magenta is ideal for gardeners who love bright colors and long-lasting blooms in early spring. The flowers open from March and continue to bloom for several weeks, making them a striking and graceful addition to any garden.

Origin and characteristics

The Anemone coronaria, also known as crown or river anemone, originates from the Mediterranean region. The Mistral® series is selected for its large flowers, strong stems, and compact growth, ensuring long-lasting beauty and making it suitable for both large borders and smaller gardens.

Features of Mistral® Magenta:

• Flower colour: intense magenta with a contrasting dark heart

• Height: 25–30 cm, ideal for borders, pots or flower boxes

• Flowering period: March – May (spring flowering)

• Leaf: deep green, finely divided, forms an attractive base

The flowers are weather resistant, retain their shape and colour well, and are excellent as cut flowers for bouquets or table decorations.

Location and care

The Anemone coronaria Mistral® Magenta grows best in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. It's at home in borders, flower boxes, rock gardens, or as a cutting garden plant.

Growing and care tips:

• Planting bulbs: autumn (October–November) or spring, 5–7 cm deep

• Planting distance: 10–15 cm between the bulbs

• Soil: light, humus-rich and well-drained

• Water: regularly during the growing season, no flooding

• Protection: mulch prevents frost damage during wet winters

After flowering, the leaves wither. The bulbs can be dug up and stored, or in mild winters, they can be overwintered in the open ground.

Use in the garden

Mistral® Magenta is versatile in use:

• Spring border: combine with white, pink or red spring flowers for a spectacular colour palette

• Flower boxes and pots: compact growth makes them ideal for patios and balconies

• Pick-your-own garden: sturdy flowers suitable for bouquets

• Natural garden: plant multiple colours from the Mistral® series for an impressive effect

Thanks to their compact and even growth, the plants can be planted both in groups and as solitary plants, which offers a lot of flexibility.

Bee-friendly and low-maintenance

The Anemone coronaria Mistral® Magenta attracts bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators, contributing to a biodiverse garden. It is also safe for pets and children.

Care is simple: water during dry periods, remove spent flowers, and allow a few bulbs or seeds to ripen for regrowth the following season.

Summary

Conclusion

The Anemone coronaria Mistral® Magenta is a graceful, intensely magenta spring bloomer that adds color, elegance, and biodiversity to the garden. Its compact growth, striking color, and long flowering period make it ideal for borders, pots, and cutting gardens.

An excellent choice for gardeners looking for bold color, reliable flowering, and bee-friendly plants for a vibrant spring.