| Adonis vernalis is the best known of a small but interesting genus. Adonis annua, the red flowering Adonis aleppica and Adonis aestivalis are other members of the species. Often called pheasant's eye or 'false hellebore' all species are regarded as being poisonous. Adonis vernalis is used widely as an ornamental plant and does well in containers. | |||||||
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Adonis species
Adonis all prefer a deep rich soil well drained soil in a semi shaded to sunny position.
Adonis are related to buttercups (Ranunculaceae) and in the UK some species have been almost naturalised.
Adonis Species include:
Adonis aestivalis (summer pheasant's eye)
Adonis annua (blooddrops)
Adonis vernalis (spring pheasant's eye)
Adonis aleppica (red flowering)
Adonis microcarpa (from Crete)
Adonis pleniflora
Adonis brevistyla
Adonis chrysocyathus
Adonis cyllenea
Adonis amurensis
Adonis amurensis pleniflora (double flowering)
Adonis vernalis
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