Italian Anemone - Mistral Plus Azzurro
Best choice for gardeners wanting elegant, long-lasting spring cut flowers.
Discover the Italian Anemone - Mistral Plus Azzurro, a captivating variety known for its elegant, graceful blooms. These flowers showcase beautiful lavender petals that softly transition to pale white tips, adding a serene touch to gardens and floral arrangements. Highly prized as a cut flower, they are perfect for creating stunning bouquets. This offering includes 10 bulbs, promising vibrant spring color and backed by a 100% Grow Guarantee for successful cultivation.
$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 unique, high-impact floral colors
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting, sturdy stems
- Planners needing flexible seasonal planting schedules
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners preferring low-effort, direct-plant bulbs
- Cold-climate growers avoiding annual replanting tasks
- Gardeners in humid regions with heavy, wet soil
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Lavender petals with white tips create a sophisticated, serene garden aesthetic.
Cut Flower Utility
Highly sought after for professional-grade bouquets and elegant floral arrangements.
Growth Reliability
Backed by a comprehensive guarantee that ensures successful spring blooms.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable for both fall and spring planting windows for flexible scheduling.
Hardiness Range
Limited to zones 8-10, requiring specific climates for optimal perennial performance.
Garden Impact
Compact height makes these ideal for borders and layered container displays.
Key Specs
Includes
10 Anemone bulbs
Height
8 - 12 inches
Spread
3 - 4 inches
Planting Depth
3 inches
Proximity
3-4 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
8 - 10
Features
- Graceful lavender blooms with white tips
- Prized as a hard-to-find cut flower
- Adds spectacular beauty and elegance
- Guaranteed to grow successfully
- Ideal for spring color
- Ships quickly for timely planting
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Italian Anemone 'Mistral Plus Azzurro' for its spectacular, true blue coloration, which significantly enhances garden displays. Satisfaction is high regarding the quality of the corms received; reviewers consistently report healthy, robust stock ready for planting. The resulting blooms are celebrated for their impressive size and long vase life, making them ideal for cut flowers. While success depends on following specific planting instructions, most users feel the exceptional beauty and reliable performance justify the premium price. This variety consistently delivers the intense, vibrant color promised, earning it a strong recommendation for gardeners seeking stunning, professional grade spring color.
Know before you buy
Yes, their compact height of 8 to 12 inches makes them an excellent choice for pots and window boxes. Ensure your container has good drainage to prevent the bulbs from sitting in excess water.
Yes, soaking the bulbs in room-temperature water for a few hours before planting helps rehydrate them and encourages faster root development. This is a standard practice for anemone bulbs to ensure successful germination.
If you live in a colder climate, you can still enjoy these flowers by treating them as annuals or planting them in containers that can be moved indoors before the first frost. In zones 8-10, they can be left in the ground to naturalize.
Since these have a small spread of 3 to 4 inches, we recommend planting them in clusters of at least 10 to 15 bulbs. This creates a dense, lush display of lavender color rather than a sparse appearance.
Anemones are generally considered resistant to deer and rabbits, as they are not a preferred food source for these animals. However, no plant is entirely immune if local wildlife pressure is high.
For the longest vase life, cut the stems when the flower buds are just beginning to show color but have not yet fully opened. Use sharp, clean shears and place them immediately into fresh, cool water.
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