About

'Pretty Lady Diana' is a compact, deciduous perennial that grows up to 60cm tall. It features mid-green leaves and branching stems that support single blooms in various shades of rose-pink, each showcasing a central cluster of yellow stamens. This plant produces flowers from summer into early 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
North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, 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 flowered stems in late autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn, or propagate by root cuttings
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews