About

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich' is a herbaceous perennial featuring finely divided foliage and semi-double blooms composed of 10 to 15 narrow, overlapping tepals in a deep rose-pink hue.

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
South-facing, North-facing, East-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
Cottage and informal garden, Coastal
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

Cultivation
Will grow in any garden soil but avoid excessive winter wet, dislikes being moved around. Can spread rapidly once established.
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn, or propagate by root cuttings
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews