Anemone pavonina
peacock windflower
A tuberous perennial to 40cm high with divided basal leaves. Cup-shaped red, blue or purple flowers, often with a pale whitish zone towards the centre, and comprising 8-12 elliptic petals that spread apart are borne in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Spain
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well drained soil in full sun; keep dry during dormancy
Propagation
Propagate by seed or separate tubers in summer when dormant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms and damage from slugs
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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