Carmel Bordeaux Anemone is a hybrid Anemone coronaria that brings jewel-toned burgundy blooms to the spring and early summer garden. Growing 14 to 16 inches tall, this perennial thrives in zones 3 through 10, though it behaves as an annual in cooler climates and needs lifting and replanting each year in zones 3 through 7. From fall planting, expect blooms in 100 to 109 days, making this an efficient choice for gardeners seeking reliable color during the shoulder seasons.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
16in H x ?in W
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The deep bordeaux flowers emerge from a compact, upright form that fits seamlessly into mixed borders and cut flower beds alike. This hybrid was bred to deliver consistent performance across a wide hardiness range, from cold zones where it's grown as an annual to warm zones where it persists as a perennial. Spaced just 4 inches apart, multiple plants quickly fill space and create dramatic sweeps of color without demanding much horizontal real estate.
Carmel Bordeaux Anemone excels as a cut flower, holding its deep burgundy blooms in the vase for extended periods. Gardeners grow it to fill spring borders with sophisticated color and to supply the kitchen table with long-lasting bouquets. The upright growth habit and compact stature make it well-suited to mixed plantings and to cutting gardens where space efficiency matters.
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Plant bulbs directly in garden beds in fall, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost, allowing them to establish roots before winter dormancy. In zones 8 through 10, bulbs will break dormancy as temperatures warm in late winter and early spring. In cooler zones, chill bulbs over winter; they'll emerge and bloom as soil temperatures rise in spring.
Plant bulbs directly in their final location in the garden in fall for spring blooming.
Cut stems for bouquets once the burgundy flowers fully open and petals have begun to unfurl. Harvest in early morning when stems are well-hydrated. Cut at the base of the stem and bring blooms indoors immediately for longest vase life.
Remove spent flower stems once blooms fade to encourage a tidy appearance and direct energy toward bulb development rather than seed production. Deadheading extends the flowering window by preventing the plant from exhausting itself on seed set.
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“Anemone coronaria hybrids represent decades of breeding work aimed at expanding color range and extending bloom seasons. Carmel Bordeaux emerged from this tradition of hybrid development, selected for its rich burgundy tone and reliable flowering across diverse climates. The Carmel series itself reflects modern horticulture's push to create anemones that adapt to both warm Mediterranean zones and cooler continental regions, making regional growing more achievable.”