About

This compact perennial features tuberous roots and mid-green foliage that is finely divided into lobed segments. In spring, it produces double white blooms with green centers. After flowering, the plant will die back, remaining dormant until late autumn.

About the genus

Anemone consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their fibrous, rhizomatous, or tuberous root systems. The leaves are palmately lobed, and the flowers typically take the form of saucers, each usually featuring five petals.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden

Care notes

Cultivation
As a Mediterranean plant, it will grow well in a light, sandy soil, preferably in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need protection from winter frost.
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, and damage from slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews