About

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Rotkäppchen' is a vertical, clumping perennial that produces oval, serrated dark green foliage. Its semi-double flowers, featuring slender petals and yellow centers, emerge in deep rose pink from late summer and continue blooming into the autumn months.

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
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Suckering
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grows well in any reasonable, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid excessive winter wet. See anemone cultivation for further advice
Pruning
Cut back old stems after flowering has finished
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to anemone smuts and powdery mildews