Galilee Blue Anemone is a hybrid perennial that brings Mediterranean elegance to spring and early summer gardens across zones 3 through 10. These upright plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall and produce striking blue flowers, reaching maturity in 100 to 109 days from a fall planting. This non-GMO hybrid thrives as a true perennial in warm zones (8, 9, and 10) but adapts beautifully as an annual in colder regions when planted in fall for spring blooms, or lifted and replanted each year.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
24in H x ?in W
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Galilee Blue Anemone delivers reliable spring color with its distinctive blue flowers on sturdy, upright stems that stand 18 to 24 inches tall. The hybrid vigor ensures consistent performance across a wide range of hardiness zones. Its ability to function as either a perennial or reliable annual makes it exceptionally flexible for gardeners in cold climates who want to enjoy these blooms without permanent beds. With a natural resistance to powdery mildew, these plants maintain clean, healthy foliage throughout their growing season.
Galilee Blue Anemone is grown primarily for its ornamental value, bringing vibrant spring color to borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements. The long stems and distinctive blue blooms make these flowers prized by florists and home gardeners alike for fresh bouquets.
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Galilee Blue Anemone is purchased as pre-chilled bulbs ready for direct planting outdoors. Fall planting from October through November allows bulbs to establish roots before winter dormancy, triggering spring blooms.
Plant bulbs directly outdoors in fall (October to November in most regions) at a depth of approximately 1 to 1.5 inches, spacing them 4 inches apart in full sun and well-draining soil.
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“Anemone coronaria hybrids like Galilee Blue represent decades of selective breeding aimed at creating poppy anemones with enhanced color range, vigor, and adaptability. The Galilee Blue cultivar specifically channels the lineage of crown anemones that flourished in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern climates, hybridized to perform reliably across North American growing zones. This development reflects the horticultural push to democratize tender specialty flowers, allowing gardeners in cold climates to experience the charm of these spring bloomers without exotic conditions.”