Anemone coronaria De Caen Group
garden anemone De Caen Group
De Caen Group are tuberous perennials with finely-dissected, mid-green, palmate leaves and red, blue-violet or white flowers which appear during 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 Red White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a light, sandy soil in full sun. May need protection from winter frosts. Must be kept dry during dormancy
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe Divide tubers in summer when dormant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- 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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