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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert'

A clump-forming deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial about 1.2m tall, with mid-green, 3-lobed leaves. Large, semi-double, narrow pure white flowers, the outer petals overlapping, the inner ones, with yellow stamens, appear on wiry stems from summer to autumn

Synonyms
Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'
Anemone × hybrida 'Alba' misapplied (UK)
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Semi evergreen
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

Accepted

How to grow

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn, or propagate by root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back flowered stems in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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