About

Anemone hupehensis f. alba is a robust, upright perennial characterized by its tall stature and a network of branching stems. Its mid-green foliage features distinctively toothed leaves that are divided into three lobes. From summer through late autumn, it produces large, single white flowers, each marked by a yellow center and a subtle pink hue on the reverse side.

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
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Will grow well in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil avoiding excessive wet conditions in winter
Pruning
Cut back old stems after flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring and autumn
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and Anemone smuts