Anemone × lesseri
A compact, clump-forming, low-growing deciduous perennial to about 20cm tall, with mid-green deeply lobed foliage and upturned, cup-shaped bright reddish-pink flowers with yellow stamens appearing in May and June
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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
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. Drier conditions may be tolerated when dormant. See anemone cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division and root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
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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