Anemone coronaria Mistral Plus® Bicolor – Two-colored spring anemone

The Anemone coronaria Mistral Plus® Bicolor is a striking spring bloomer with beautiful bicolor flowers that create a playful and vibrant effect in borders, flower boxes, and rock gardens. The unique double-colored flowers, often with a contrasting center, make this anemone particularly decorative and a real eye-catcher in early spring.

Thanks to the Mistral Plus® series, which features large-flowered, vigorous, and compact plants, this anemone is suitable for gardens, balconies, and pots. The flowers open in spring and continue to bloom for weeks, making them a striking and graceful addition to any garden.

Origin and characteristics

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

Features of Mistral Plus® Bicolor:

• Flower color: bicolor, often white with red, blue with white or other combinations with a dark center

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

• 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 very suitable as cut flowers for bouquets or table decorations.

Location and care

The Anemone coronaria Mistral Plus® Bicolor 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, but not excessively.

• 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 Plus® Bicolor is versatile in use:

• Spring border: combine with other spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils for a colorful whole

• 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 Plus® series for a spectacular 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 Plus® Bicolor 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 Plus® Bicolor is a graceful, bicolor spring bloomer that adds color, playfulness, and biodiversity to any garden. Its compact growth, distinctive bicolor flowers, and long flowering period make it ideal for borders, pots, and cutting gardens.

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