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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Contact with sap 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
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Drier conditions tolerated when dormant in summer
Propagation
Propagate by division of rhizomes after the leaves have died down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and caterpillars
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildew, leaf spot and a rust
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