About

A slender, clump-forming deciduous perennial suited for woodland settings. The foliage consists of green leaves divided into three distinct lobes. In spring, individual flowers emerge white before gradually transitioning to shades of light pink and lavender. This variety has a classic heritage.

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
Partial shade
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Bulbs, 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
Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in part shade. Drier conditions are tolerated when dormant in summer. See anemone cultivation
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews