About

This robust perennial reaches approximately 1.2 meters in height and forms dense clumps. It features dark green foliage that is divided into three lobes. From summer through late autumn, it produces large, semi-double flowers with frilled white petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens.

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, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation

Will grow in any garden soil but avoid excessive winter wet, dislikes being moved around. Can spread rapidly once established and has the potential to become a nuisance. See anemone cultivation

Pruning

Cut back old stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division and root cuttings

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, caterpillars and slugs

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to powdery mildews