Overview
Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and under trees.
About
Anemone coronaria, the poppy anemone, Spanish marigold, or windflower, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Under trees
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby'
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars, slugs
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby'?
Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' need?
Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' hardy in the UK?
Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Anemone coronaria 'Lord Derby'?
Division of rhizomes.
More in the Anemone genus
- Anemone apennina 'Plena'
- Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Plus Edge' (Mistral Plus Series)
- Anemone cylindricacandle anemone
- Anemone demissa
- Anemone drummondii subsp. drummondii
- Anemone nemorosa 'Behemoth Blue'
- Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand'
- Anemone nemorosa 'Hannah Gubbay'