Polka

Polka brings something a little unexpected to the garden, and she is especially useful when a bouquet needs movement rather than another round bloom. A soft light blend with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: N J van Oosten
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Netherlands
• Form: Anemone (AN)
• ADS Classification Number: 8210 (Anemone / Light Blend)
• Cut Flower Status: Good for garden and event cutting. Open-centered forms add beautiful movement and texture.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. The anemone bloom shows a soft light blend with one or more rows of guard petals surrounding a raised pincushion center.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.