About

This upright, compact perennial features palmate, serrated dark green foliage and produces multiple long, upright flower stems. From mid to late summer, it showcases an abundance of single flowers with rose-pink petals and yellow centers. The plant spreads through rhizomes, making it a resilient addition to garden spaces.

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, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Columnar upright, Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Toxicity
Ingestion can cause minor illness such as stomach upset, vomiting or diarrhoea. Juice, sap or hairs may cause allergic reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in semi-shaded or sunny site in moist, fertile, rich soil allowing space for it to spread into a patch once established
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation
Propagate by division and root cuttings
Pest resistance
May be suscptible to caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildew