Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis

Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis — variety description

Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis (Adonis aestivalis) is an annual flower of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Summer pheasant's eye is an ornamental plant with blood-red flowers.

Its height is about 50 cm, and the petals of the flowers resemble feathers.

Summer pheasant's eye is a field flower with bright red blooms and delicate foliage.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 70%
• Seeds per packet: 187–253 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Denmark
• Sowing: September and October; direct
• Flowering: June – August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis

Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis seeds are sown in September and October. The plants flower in June – August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

You can plant pheasant's eye in either spring or autumn. When planting the seeds, it is important to take care not to over-wet the soil. They are buried no more than 1 cm deep, so that the sun's rays can warm them in spring. After planting, it is good to loosen the soil periodically. Pheasant's eye grows very slowly, and flowering can only be achieved once mature stems appear. The plant flowers magnificently and beautifully only with regular feeding with mineral supplements.

Sow directly in autumn or early spring.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in June–July.

Frequently asked questions

When should Pheasant's Eye Summer Adonis be sown?

The recommended sowing months are September and October. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 187–253 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 70%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.