Overview
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' is a plant with a perennial, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks habit in the genus Anemone, with basal leaves, simple or compound, lobed or undivided, toothed or entire margins foliage. Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and rock gardens.
About
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' is a perennial with rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks that offers a prolonged spring flowering from March to June. It carries basal leaves that may be simple or compound, lobed or undivided, with toothed or entire margins. Best sited where it receives full sun or partial shade and where soil remains moist but well-drained. The plant is tender (H1a) and favours a sheltered position.
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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In the garden
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' sits within the genus Anemone and is grown as a spring-flowering perennial on rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks. Its foliage arises as basal leaves that can present in a range of forms—simple or compound, lobed or undivided, with either toothed or entire margins—which helps it tuck into mixed plantings without dominating neighbours. Flowering occurs in the UK from March to June. Choose a site that receives full sun or partial shade and is sheltered from strong exposure; the plant prefers moist but well-drained conditions and tolerates a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, across acid to alkaline pH. It may be placed on south-, west-, east- or north-facing aspects, giving flexibility in garden location so long as winter shelter is available. H1a hardiness means it is classed as tender in UK terms, so position and protection from frost are important. Use Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' in perennial borders, woodland-style plantings or rock garden pockets where a sheltered, moist microclimate can be maintained. Its growth habit and rootstock make it suited to sites where it can be left undisturbed through the growing season; provide frost protection or a frost-free overwintering spot to secure reliable spring blooms from March to June.
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
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Perennial, Rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks
- Foliage
- Basal leaves, Simple or compound, Lobed or undivided, Toothed or entire margins
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Woodland gardens, Rock gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'
- Propagation
- Division, Seed, Rhizome or tuber planting
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'?
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' need?
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' 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 x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' hardy in the UK?
Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Anemone x hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'?
Division, Seed, Rhizome or tuber planting.