[Amur Adonis] Sold as a potted plant for celebrating the new year in Japan. Blooms in late winter, last of February or first to middle of March. Fern-like bright green foliage reaching just one foot in height, a bit more across. Given time, forms a clump. Just above the foliage resides a sunshine-yellow open disk of waxy petals. Centered in the petals is an abundance of orange-yellow stamens, furthering the feel of a sunrise.
Transplant: Originates from the mountain side forests of Japan. Give it a sunny spot that receives shade as summer comes on. Leafy, humus-rich, soil that is well drained works best. Be sure and mark the spot where Adonis is transplanted for they go dormant relatively early. Hellebores make great companions as do snowdrops, Primula veris, and other early bloomers.
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