Italian Anemone - Mistral Bordeaux
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting spring cut flowers.
Discover the captivating Italian Anemone - Mistral Bordeaux, a stunning variety boasting deep wine-red blooms. These bulbs produce large, velvety flowers on straight stems, reaching 8 to 12 inches tall. They reliably bloom earlier and more profusely than other types, making them perfect for garden beds and containers. As a cut flower favorite, their stems lengthen when cut, extending their vase life up to two weeks. This pack contains 10 bulbs, ready to bring vibrant early to mid-spring color to your landscape.
$15.57
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Category Rank
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Includes
10
/ Anemone bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, deep-toned floral accents
- Floral designers needing long-lasting, sturdy stems
- Impatient gardeners wanting early spring color
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal bulb storage
- Busy planters looking for instant, no-prep gardening
- Gardeners with heavy, moisture-retaining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Two-week vase life sets a high bar for cut flower performance.
Visual Impact
Deep wine-red velvet petals provide a sophisticated, high-contrast garden aesthetic.
Bloom Reliability
Consistent early-season flowering outperforms standard varieties in most garden settings.
Container Versatility
Compact height makes these bulbs perfect for small-space patio pots.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements suit gardeners of all experience levels.
Climate Adaptability
Restricted to zones 8-10, limiting reach for colder climate gardeners.
Key Specs
Includes
10 Anemone bulbs
Height
8-12 in.
Spacing
3-4 in.
Planting Depth
3 in.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Flowering Time
Early to Mid-Spring
Hardiness Zones
8-10
Shipping
Ships in 1-2 business days
Features
- Produces large, velvety, deep wine-red flowers
- Blooms earlier and more profusely
- Ideal for pots and gardens
- Cutting encourages longer stems and more buds
- Excellent cut flower with 2-week vase life
- Hard-to-find cut flower favorite
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Italian Anemone Mistral Bordeaux for its stunning, deep wine red color and velvety texture, noting the blooms match product photos perfectly. Satisfaction centers on the vigorous growth and prolific flowering resulting from the high quality and viability of the supplied corms. Enthusiasts find this variety a premium, high reward addition to the garden. A key factor for success is strictly following instructions, especially the required pre-soaking of the corms before planting. Those who adhere to the specific care requirements report excellent results and high delight, making this a strongly recommended choice for dedicated gardeners.
Know before you buy
Plant your bulbs 3 inches deep with the pointed end facing down. Space them 3 to 4 inches apart in well-draining soil to ensure they have enough room to develop their root systems.
Yes, Mistral Bordeaux anemones are excellent for containers. Ensure your pots have drainage holes and are placed in a spot that receives full to partial sun.
For the longest vase life, cut the stems early in the morning when the buds are just beginning to open. Regular cutting actually encourages the plant to produce more buds and longer stems throughout the season.
These anemones are best suited for hardiness zones 8 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you may need to treat them as annuals or lift the bulbs in the fall to protect them from freezing temperatures.
Mistral Bordeaux is known for blooming earlier and more profusely than many other anemone varieties. You can typically expect vibrant color in your garden during early to mid-spring.
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