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Adonis amurensis

pheasant's eye

  • Perennial
  • 5-15 cm high
  • Yellow flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Valuable foliage plant
Superplant, unfortunately not always available. Grows with us perfectly in the snowdropgarden!

Garden use

Use

Below hedge Border Pot Troughs Wild garden Small garden Woodland Solitary Small groups

Site and growing conditions

Rockgarden Alpine house

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 - 15 cm
Flowering time February - April
Flower colour golden
Leaf colour dark green
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture average, moist
Soil pervious
Soil fertility high

Botanical information

Botanical name Adonis amurensis
Genus Adonis
Family Ranunculaceae
Common names EN: pheasant's eye
Origin Asia, Southeast