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Anemone

Basic Anemone Flower Information


Common Names
Anemone, Windflower, Poppy Anemone, Lily of the Field

Scientific Name
Genus species Anemone altaica
Family Ranunculaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers.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.

Anemone Flower Meaning
Anticipation, expectations, forsaken

Astrological Flowers
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Anemones


Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Mass

Fragrance: N/A

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Solid / Round

Blossom Texture: Satin

Stem Size: 8 – 14” leafless

Blossom Size: 1 – 3” single, semi-double and double available.

Vase Life: 5-7 Days

Anemone Design Uses
A diverse flower suitable for traditional and garden-style arrangements. Good for vase arrangements.

Anemone Flower Colors
Reds, oranges, yellow-greens, blues, purples, red-purples, whites, ivories, pinks

Blooming Seasons
Spring, Fall

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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