About

Anemone multifida 'Rubra' is a compact herbaceous perennial featuring silvery-green, finely divided leaves with a hairy texture. In summer, it produces rich, dark reddish-pink flowers that are shaped like cups.

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, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, 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
Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Will grow well in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed and by division when the foliage has died back
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworm and damage from caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews