Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich'

RHS Plant Profile
Japanese anemone 'Prinz Heinrich'

Synonyms

Anemone japonica 'Prinz Heinrich'
Anemone hupehensis 'Prinz Heinrich'
Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich'
Anemone × hybrida 'Prince Henry'
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica Prince Henry
Anemone × hybrida Prince Henry

Herbaceous Perennial

'Prinz Heinrich' is an herbaceous perennial with attractively divided leaves and semi-double flowers with 10-15 narrow, overlapping, deep rose-pink tepals

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upsetcontact 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
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.

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews