With its vivid scarlet petals and dark, shimmering center, the Summer Pheasant’s-eye brings a striking splash of color to any wildflower meadow and attracts a variety of pollinating insects.
Summer pheasant’s-eye is a striking wildflower with deep red petals and black basal spots. It is ideal for naturalistic gardens and brings vibrant color and texture to flower beds.
Characteristics of Summer Pheasant’s-eye
Life cycle: annual
Height: 20–40 cm
Leaves: pinnate, finely segmented
Flowering period: May to September
Color: deep red with a black spot at the base
Sowing and Care of Summer Pheasant’s-eye Seeds
Sowing: Sow directly into a nutrient-rich bed from October to December. Requires low temperatures of 0–4 °C and snow cover. Germination begins in March at 15–20 °C.
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Soil: well-drained, slightly calcareous
Uses and benefits
The Summer Pheasant’s-eye adds a vibrant array of colors to beds and borders. Its blossoms enrich wildflower meadows and attract pollinators such as bees. It also has good vase life as a cut flower.
Weight
500 Seeds, 10 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg
1 review for Summer Pheasant’s-eye Seed (Adonis aestivalis)
Rated 5 out of 5
Adonis Aestivalis –
Adonis Aestivalis (Pheasant’s Eye) Seeds Stunning flowers, very vibrant red hue.
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Adonis Aestivalis –
Adonis Aestivalis (Pheasant’s Eye) Seeds Stunning flowers, very vibrant red hue.