Anemone coronaria 'Mistral' series
The Mistral series is a florist‑focused strain of Anemone coronaria grown from tubers. It stands out for selections with strong stems and showy colors used in spring cutting. It performs best in cool conditions with free‑draining soils and wind shelter. In North America it is timed for late winter to spring harvests under protection or for spring bloom outdoors. Clumps stay low and enter dormancy as heat arrives.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Series (cut‑flower strain)
- Height × spread: 10–18 in (25–45 cm) × 6–9 in (15–23 cm)
- Bloom window: late winter to spring (varies by climate and planting)
- Color & flower form: single to semi‑double; broad color palette with dark centers
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 7–10; grown as annual in colder zones
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown, unknown, unknown
- – Cut‑flower notes: Cornell trials noted strong stems in ‘Mistral Plus’ types; harvest in bud; vase life usually 3–7 days; avoid ethylene and fresh daffodils
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Selected for stem quality compared with generic strains.
- Uniform spring harvest window for event work.
- Compact plants unlike tall late‑season windflowers.
- Color range includes striking whites with dark eyes.
Strengths
- Good stem quality reported in university trials.
- Compact habit for dense plantings and protected culture.
- Deer tolerance commonly noted for the species.
- Reliable cool‑season performer with proper drainage.
Care in one minute
- Full sun to light shade with shelter.
- Well‑drained sandy loam; neutral to slightly alkaline.
- Even moisture during growth; dry dormancy after bloom.
- Light feeding at sprout and bud stage.
- Pre‑sprout tubers; time successions for steady spring supply.
Watch‑outs
- Heat shortens the harvest window.
- Salinity sensitivity in semi‑arid regions of North America.
- Short vase life relative to many cuts.
Best uses (tags)
cutting, high tunnels, spring color, containers
Provenance note
The Mistral name is widely used for cut‑flower strains of Anemone coronaria included in university variety trials for stem quality and earliness.
References
- Horticulturae (MDPI) – Anemone Cut Flower Timing, Yield, and Quality
- North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox – Anemone coronaria
- UC Davis Postharvest – Anemone, Windflower
Written by: Your Flowers Guide editorial team
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