I have to say that the anemone is one of my favourite flowers. I love the detail and colours.
At the moment they are everywhere, in hedgerows planted by seeds blown by the wind, or gardens – large or small.
I always associate them with my dad, as his birthday is in September, so they will always have a special place in my heart.
In the language of flowers, the anemone stands for-
- Expectation 
- Prospect
- Anticipation of change
I think the meaning of the anemone is really inspiring for a number of reasons. When I am going through a difficult time, gazing at the detail of the anemone reminds me to forget what is behind, and look to the future.
All about the lovely Anemone –
- You may be surprised to know there are about 150 different species with a wide range of colours.
- Varieties include spring, Mediterranean and the larger anemones (as included in flower image) that flower in late summer – early autumn
- As the Japanese varieties grow in September they are often related to birthdays in this month.
- There are two types of garden anemone – single and double, belonging to the Buttercup family.
- They are loved by cottage gardeners, as this delicate plant looks lovely in cottage garden borders.
- They like a variety of soil conditions, some varieties prefer a shady area in the garden.
- The name anemone comes from the Greek word anemos, which means ‘wind’ – wind flower, which means that the wind will blow open the delicate new petals and the dead ones away.
- They are a perennial herb
- The woodland Anemone is a true beauty, providing soft carpets of delicate flowers for us to enjoy, it is one of our earliest spring flowers that grow just before the tree cover is too dense.
Some specialist nurseries
Avondale Nurseries specialise in this flower, have a look at their website to see the various anemones that are available.
Long Acre plants based in Somerset but has an online shop
Love Anemones? – Here are some gift suggestions I found on my travels around the internet
noodleBubble on Folksy have a lovely anemone felt brooch
The V&A Museum shop have a lovely collection of jewellery and home ware inspired by the anemone
Franz Porcelain – stunning home wares and jewellery collection. There is a beautiful anemone vase in the hand painted collection
Dartington Crystal – Anemone flower bottle
We have a range of cards and gifts that include the anemone, so if you would like to see our range, please visit my website – Send a flower card.
What do you love about anemones?
Hi Anita,
Interesting to know they are a perennial herb! Do people use them as herbs?
I have seen this flower often (usually on your sites) but I had no idea what it was called
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Hi Sarah, thanks for your comment.
Yes, apparently some do use it as a medicinal herb – a bit specialised though
I love anemones. (And writing this word carefully now made me realise I had always pronounced it wrongly.. anenome; I’m even more educated by your post.)
I lived for almost a decade in the Galilee where they came out in January, looking like little jewels glittering in the lush green grass that would last for possibly a fortnight, before burning into brown.
Hi Lisa,
Many thanks for your comment
The anemones in Galilee sound wonderful! Did you take any photos?
They are lovely flowers aren’t they
I thought they were sea creatures! Got to say doesn’t lok much like a herb though. Much too pretty
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Hi Graham,
Thank you for your comment!
You did make me smile today!
I agree they are much too pretty to be thought of as a herb, then again… I also love lavender and that’s pretty too
I can’t imagine using an anemone as a herb though!
There’s one of each!
Interesting that both land & sea would have one, especially when they don’t look particularly alike.
Wonder what the connection is? :>
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Hi Birdy,
Thank you for your comment. I agree, it is interesting that there is a name link between both land and sea, I will have to look into it
I love the meaning of ‘anticipation of change’ combined with ‘expectation’. Really resonates the positive vibe of the anemone. Thanks for that information.
Hi Mariette,
Thank you for your comment.
I too love the meaning – it really adds another dimension to this lovely flower!
It’s also a great gift to give someone to brighten their day
Wow!
What a lovely post, I never new that flowers had their own language and meaning!
Loving it!
Hi Garth,
Thanks so much for your comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed reading it
I love the whole mystery surrounding the language of flowers. I will be discussing this in more detail through a series of planned blog posts in the near future.
Hi Anita
I’m ashamed to say I wouln’t know an anemone from an azelea – but at least I can appreciate its beauty – and I’m learning!
Hi Linda,
Thank you for your comment. There is nothing to be ashamed of – as you said, it’s enjoying the beauty of the flower that matters more, than knowing the name
anemones are splendid a real fantasy, a real spectacle in a single flower. i love them :X actually, my wedding bouquet was made of anemones.
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