Anemone Flowers Seeds, Multifida Rubra

Anemone multifida ‘Rubra’ — Cut-Leaf Anemone — is a charming, compact herbaceous perennial easily grown from seed. Striking carmine-red flowers with golden yellow stamens float gracefully above light-green, finely cut foliage, followed by fluffy ornamental seed heads. A reliable, low-maintenance plant that self-sows freely once established, spreading naturally through the garden over time. Outstanding for the front of perennial borders and rock gardens. Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. USDA Zones 5–8.

Plant Highlights

• Carmine-red flowers with golden yellow stamens and fluffy seed heads — two seasons of interest
• Light-green, finely cut foliage — graceful, airy texture
• Self-sows freely — naturalizes over time with no intervention
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
• Low-maintenance; excellent for front-of-border and rock garden plantings
• USDA Zones 5–8 | Height: 12 inches | Bloom: Spring

Sowing Guide

Cold pre-treatment: Refrigerate seeds for 3 weeks before sowing — this improves germination of these irregularly germinating seeds significantly.

Indoor sowing: After refrigeration, sow in trays. Lightly cover seeds with soil. Maintain constant moisture — do not allow to dry out. Do not place in direct sunlight. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed.

Direct fall sowing: Some gardeners prefer to direct sow Anemone seeds outdoors in fall and allow natural cold to break dormancy.

Note: Germination is irregular and may be spread over a long period — be patient.

Temperature: 60–65°F | Germ time: 28–35 days (variable) | Rate: 3–4 seeds per plant | Spacing: 12 inches.

Care Guide

Light: Full sun to partial shade. Provide afternoon shade from intense mid-day sun in hot climates.

Soil: Deep, well-drained soil; pH 5.8–6.8. Apply winter mulch in cold climates.

Division: Divide every 3–4 years, digging deeply and replanting immediately to maintain vigor.

Self-seeding: Allow seed heads to mature for natural spread. A freely self-sowing perennial once happy.

Planting Specs

• Common name: Cut-Leaf Anemone, Multifida Rubra
• Botanical name: Anemone multifida ‘Rubra’
• Type: Compact herbaceous perennial
• Bloom: Carmine red with golden yellow stamens; spring | Ornamental fluffy seed heads follow
• Height: 12 inches | Spacing: 12 inches
• USDA Zones: 5–8
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Deep, well-drained; pH 5.8–6.8
• Self-sowing: Yes | Attracts: Bees, butterflies, birds
• Sowing: Refrigerate 3 weeks first; lightly cover; germ: 28–35 days at 60–65°F; rate: 3–4 seeds per plant