Mona Lisa® Orchid Shade Anemone

This Mona Lisa® Orchid Shade anemone is an upright, cool-season selection of Anemone coronaria with large orchid-lavender flowers on clear, sturdy stems. PanAmerican Seed lists the cultivar at about 18 inches tall and 6 inches wide, with early-spring and autumn flowering and good performance as a cut flower. ## Seasonal display and siting Use it in small groups near the front or middle of a sunny, sheltered border, in a container, or in a dedicated cutting bed. The Orchid Shade selection adds a soft purple-lavender note; its flowers rise above finely divided foliage. Its flowering schedule depends on climate and production timing, so treat it as a seasonal display rather than a year-round perennial accent. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/004800948003847/anemone-mona-lisa-orchid-shade/) identifies it as part of the Mona Lisa® F1 series and lists it for partial-sun exposure. ## Growing conditions The species grows best in full sun or light shade and free-draining soil. Give the actively growing plant water as needed, while avoiding waterlogged ground; after flowering, allow the tuber to rest in drier summer conditions. In colder regions, use it as a cool-season annual or protect the dormant tuber from harsh frost and excess winter wet. [RHS](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/anemone/spring-flowering/growing-guide) and [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/anemone-coronaria/common-name/spanish-marigold/) provide species-level guidance. ## Maintenance Water newly planted tubers until established, then maintain even moisture during active growth without leaving soil soggy. Cut stems for arrangements as buds color and begin opening. Leave foliage in place until it yellows after flowering so the tuber can replenish; keep dormant tubers comparatively dry and sheltered.