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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone coronaria

garden anemone

Clump-forming perennial about 45cm tall, with parsely-like, finely divided mid-green leaves and stiff stems carrying in spring and early summer solitary, shallowly cup-shaped flowers to 7cm across, which may be red, violet-blue or white; there are also double-flowered cultivars

Other common names
Irish anemone
poppy windflower
see moreSt Brigid's anemone

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Red White Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mediteranean to Caucasus

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a light, sandy soil, in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need winter mulch protection in cold areas. See anemone cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf eelworms and damage from caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

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