Flame adonis (Adonis flammea)
Care, watering, light and tips for Flame adonis on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Flame adonis
Adonis flammea, commonly known as 'Large Pheasant's-eye', is a beautiful annual plant from the Ranunculaceae family, valued for its vibrant red or orange flowers with a dark center. Its delicate, poppy-like blooms make it ideal for cottage garden borders, rockeries, or to add an intense splash of color to naturalized meadows. It flowers in spring and early summer, creating a stunning visual display.
Native range
Mediterranean region
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering and optimal development. The soil should be well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral, and moderately fertile; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils. It requires regular watering during its growth and flowering period, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. A common mistake is trying to transplant it once established, as it does not tolerate root disturbance well; it's best to sow seeds directly in their final location in autumn or spring.
How to save a dying Flame adonis
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, soft stems, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and moisture. Place in bright, indirect light; protect from direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or insufficient light. It doesn't tolerate extreme heat or prolonged drought.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act quickly with environmental adjustments.