Overview
Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, with deciduous foliage. Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Anemone nemorosa 'Lismore Blue' is a columnar upright deciduous cultivar of the Anemone genus. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects, including south, west, east, and north-facing positions. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and can tolerate acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for use in cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders and beds, as well as underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is by seed or rhizome division.
About the genus
Anemone is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are commonly called windflowers. They are native to the temperate and subtropical regions of all regions except Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- 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, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue'
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue'?
Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' need?
Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' hardy in the UK?
Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anemone nermorosa 'Lismore Blue'?
Seed, Rhizome division.