Anemone : Flower Facts

Meaning

Forsaken, expectations

Origins

Comes from "anemos", the Greek word for wind. Sometimes called the windflower. Pronounced a-NEM-o-nee. A poppy like flower of the Ranunculaceae family, the anemone's name derives from the Greek word anemos, which means "wind," and lends the flower its other commonly used name windflower. In Greek mythology, the anemone symbolized the bloody death of the Greek god Adonis. Bereaved, Aphrodite is said to have used the blood-red anemone to preserve his memory and greet new life in the spring; hence the origin of "Adonis gardens"--clay pots filled with anemones. The outsize anemones, which growers have managed to produce in the last few years, are remarkable, and perfect for placing singly in vases, to show off their fragile beauty. Their ferny leaves make a perfect frame for the flower heads. Anemones do not like being out of water for any great length of time and take water in quickly, so water levels should be checked regularly. However they should not be placed in water that is too deep

Flower Availability and Vase Life

September till May.

5-8 days.

Florist Design Uses

Anemones will continue to grow, twist, and turn even after arranging. Allow room in arrangement for flowers to open. Good for vase arrangements, but not with daffodils (narcissus) as they may clog anemone stems.

Colours: Vibrant shades of white, pink, red, blue, purple, some with contrasting centres.