Pheasant’s Eye – Seeds (Adonis aestivalis)

Pheasant’s Eye (Adonis aestivalis) is a charming annual known for its bright red, poppy-like flowers with golden centers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a striking splash of color to borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts bees and butterflies, bringing both beauty and wildlife interest to your garden.

Why Grow "Pheasant’s Eye"

• Bright red flowers with golden centers

• Long flowering period from late spring to early summer

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Adonis aestivalis)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to borders and beds

• Wildflower and cottage garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

• Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-flowering annuals

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly in soil after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun