The Blue Eyes wood anemone is a delightful perennial that grows from underground rhizomes. Presented variety is distinguished by a dark, purple-blue eye in the centre of each semi-double white flower. This unusual plant that blooms in early spring has many advantages that have already won hearts of gardeners. Low-growing, only 10 to 20 centimetres small, anemones form a loose, domed tuft of leaves. Its erect stems carry one flower each and add a drop of colour to the grey garden at the very beginning of the growing season. As the flowers mature, a delicate hint of purple-pink may appear on the outer petals.

Anemones, including the wood anemone, belong to virtually carefree plants that do not require much from a grower. Their cultivation begins with horizontal planting of rhizomes in loose, humous, moisture-retaining soil. Semi-shady places with diffused sunlight that imitates woodland conditions suit this species best. That is also why the plant thrives under trees or groups of shrubs. It would also make a great figure on a border and in a rockery. Over the years, small tufts of wood anemone grow to form flowery carpets. Full hardiness is also an advantages of the species, that is also quite resistant to many diseases and pests. It requires almost no care or covering for the winter.

Wood anemone is a poisonous plant. Alway wear gloves when approaching or touching it.

One package contains wood anemone Blue Eyes. Packaging label contains basic plant facts and a growing guide.

• Variety: Blue Eyes
• Use: ornamental - garden
• Growth form: small tufts
• Flower colour: white with a blue-purple eye
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Flower type: semi-double
• Site: loose, humous, moisture-retaining soil
• Bulbs: 1
• Height: 10 to 20 cm
• Flowering period: early spring
• Wintering in the ground?: yes