Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant' 

🌿 Anemone coronaria 'Lord Lieutenant' 

Anemone 'Lord Lieutenant' brings vivid, royal blue blooms to early-season gardens, offering a dramatic splash of colour when few other plants are in flower. The large, velvety petals surround a dark central eye, making this a striking addition to spring and early summer borders. Compact and full of character, it’s ideal for sunny beds, gravel gardens, and container displays.
Specifications:

• Height: 25–30cm

• Spread: 20–30cm

• Flowering: April to June 🌸☀️

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Free-draining soil; thrives in sandy, stony, or chalky soils

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Anemone 'Lord Lieutenant' is perfectly suited to the island’s sunny, sheltered gardens. Plant tubers in autumn or late winter in well-drained soil and a sunny, protected spot. On the island’s sandy soils, anemones naturalise beautifully, often returning year after year with minimal effort.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants for Anemone 'Lord Lieutenant' 

1. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
The soft, lavender-blue blooms of Nepeta create a relaxed, cooling backdrop that complements the bold blue tones of Anemone.

2. Erigeron 'Azure Fairy'
The pale, delicate flowers of Erigeron 'Azure Fairy' weave around the more upright Anemones, extending the flowering display gently into summer.

3. Geranium 'Rozanne'
The trailing violet-blue flowers of Geranium blend seamlessly with Anemone’s royal tones, softening edges and filling gaps.

4. Pennisetum orientale 'Flamingo'
The airy, pink-tinged plumes of Pennisetum offer a lovely, relaxed textural contrast to the bold anemone flowers.

5. Salvia 'Caradonna'
The dark stems and violet flower spikes of Salvia offer a moody, elegant contrast against the vibrant blues of the Anemones.