About

Anemone x hybrida 'Margarete' Kayser & Seibert is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial that typically reaches a height of 70 to 90 cm. It features mid-green leaves and upright stems that bear semi-double to double flowers. These flattened, rose-pink blooms can measure up to 5.5 cm in diameter and are highlighted by a center of yellow stamens. Flowering occurs from late summer through the end of autumn.

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
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
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
No pruning required. Cut back 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