Adonis was turned into a flower by Aphrodite, and his name lives on in the plants that range from transient red-flowered annuals to more substantial white or yellow perennials. Christopher Grey-Wilson reveals their charms Like the youth of Greek mythology, Adonis is most alluring and yet surprisingly little known in gardens. The best are bright and cheerful and a good patch can be spectacular. Some of the species need special care and are best grown on a rock garden or in pans. But many are suited to borders in the garden and all are reliably hardy.
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