| Storage Temperature: 34-36F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Delicate oval shaped petals,
surrounding a dark round center, making cup shaped solitary flowers. |
| Colors: red, pink, purple, blue and white |
| Botanical Facts: Anemone is the ancient Greek name
meaning windflower, from anemos for wind. 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. This relative
of the buttercup, originated in the Mediterranean. |
| Design Notes: Anemones are heavy drinkers.
It is preferable to use them in a vase arrangement as opposed to designing in floral
foam. |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase when the buds are
25 to 50 percent open. There should be a one inch space between the flower head and
the collar of the foliage. |
| Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be
below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a
solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours
before storage or usage. Wrap the stems with paper to hold them straight during
hydration. |
| Additional Notes: Anemones are very
phototropic and will curve toward the light. Even under the best of
conditions, Anemones do not have a long vase life. Make sure that buyers are aware of this
when reselling these flowers. |
