Anemone coronaria Mistral Plus® Grape – Deep purple spring anemone

The Anemone coronaria Mistral Plus® Grape is a beautiful spring bloomer with deep purple to aubergine-colored, cup-shaped flowers that add a striking and elegant touch to borders, window boxes, and rockeries. Thanks to the Mistral Plus® series, which features large-flowered, vigorous, and compact plants, this anemone is ideal for gardens, patios, and pots.

With its rich purple flowers and fresh green foliage, the Mistral Plus® Grape is perfect for gardeners who love intense color and long-lasting blooms in early spring. The flowers open from March and can last for weeks, making them a graceful and striking addition to any garden.

Origin and characteristics

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

Features of Mistral Plus® Grape:

• Flower colour: deep purple/eggplant 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 Plus® Grape 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® Grape is versatile in use:

• Spring border: combine with white, pink or blue spring flowers for a vibrant 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 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® Grape 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® Grape is a graceful, deep purple spring bloomer that adds color, elegance, and biodiversity to the garden. Its compact growth, intense color, and long flowering period make it ideal for borders, pots, and cutting gardens.

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