About

Anemone nemorosa 'Westwell Pink' is a compact perennial that typically reaches a height of about 20 cm. It features palmate foliage, each leaf composed of three distinct leaflets. The flowers emerge in spring as white blooms and gradually transition to a rich 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
Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Matforming
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, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. Drier conditions may be tolerated when dormant
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews