Pheasant's Eye Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Scatter the seeds in prepared soil either in late fall or early spring. The seed can also be started indoors, about 1/4" below the surface; keep the temperature at 65 - 70 degrees F. The soil should be consistently moist and protected from the hottest rays of the sun. Germination usually takes place within 30-40 days; though they germinate slowly, the plants are hardy grow quickly. After the last frost of spring, transplant the seedlings 9-12" apart in well drained, rich soil and full sun or partial shade.
Growing: Keep the plants well watered, preventing the soil from drying out. These plants tend to fall over easily, and may need the support of other plants or stakes to prevent damage. Deadheading the flowers will prolong their blooming. Since this plant reseeds itself easily, removing the wilted flowers also prevents volunteer seedlings. It also grows well as a container plant.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, harvest blossoms that have just opened; leave a long stem.
Seed Saving: Remove the seed heads as soon as they mature and begin to turn dry and brown. Spread them out to finish drying, then thresh them to remove the seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Summer Pheasant's Eye
Latin Name: Adonis aestivalis
Species Origin: Europe and Asia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 3,240
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Very pretty underused annual
This is a beautiful plant with attractive foliage and flowers. It is sensitive to herbicides so it has declined a lot in in native areas. Like other plants in its family, it prefers little competition from other plants, good drainage, and consistent moisture.
Many garden plants have toxins. Delphiniums. Ranunculus. Hellebores. Digitalis. Aconites. So, yes, some garden plants shouldn't be treated like marigolds and given to kids to play with. Even trumpet vines can cause a poison-ivy type rash I've read. Garden with care.
bad for pets
Pheasants Eye (Adonis aestivalis) is indigenous to Europe and contains cardenolides, I don't know if it's invasive or not but if you have any kids or pets, I wouldn't plant it.
didnt especially like this flower
Flower germinated ok but didnt wasnt unduly impressed with the little flower
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Scatter the seeds in prepared soil either in late fall or early spring. The seed can also be started indoors, about 1/4" below the surface; keep the temperature at 65 - 70 degrees F. The soil should be consistently moist and protected from the hottest rays of the sun. Germination usually takes place within 30-40 days; though they germinate slowly, the plants are hardy grow quickly. After the last frost of spring, transplant the seedlings 9-12" apart in well drained, rich soil and full sun or partial shade.
Growing: Keep the plants well watered, preventing the soil from drying out. These plants tend to fall over easily, and may need the support of other plants or stakes to prevent damage. Deadheading the flowers will prolong their blooming. Since this plant reseeds itself easily, removing the wilted flowers also prevents volunteer seedlings. It also grows well as a container plant.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, harvest blossoms that have just opened; leave a long stem.
Seed Saving: Remove the seed heads as soon as they mature and begin to turn dry and brown. Spread them out to finish drying, then thresh them to remove the seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Summer Pheasant's Eye
Latin Name: Adonis aestivalis
Species Origin: Europe and Asia
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 3,240
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Reviews
Review
Very pretty underused annual
This is a beautiful plant with attractive foliage and flowers. It is sensitive to herbicides so it has declined a lot in in native areas. Like other plants in its family, it prefers little competition from other plants, good drainage, and consistent moisture.
Many garden plants have toxins. Delphiniums. Ranunculus. Hellebores. Digitalis. Aconites. So, yes, some garden plants shouldn't be treated like marigolds and given to kids to play with. Even trumpet vines can cause a poison-ivy type rash I've read. Garden with care.
Review
bad for pets
Pheasants Eye (Adonis aestivalis) is indigenous to Europe and contains cardenolides, I don't know if it's invasive or not but if you have any kids or pets, I wouldn't plant it.
Review
didnt especially like this flower
Flower germinated ok but didnt wasnt unduly impressed with the little flower