Anemone hortensis subsp. heldreichii

Synonyms

Anemone heldreichiana, Anemone heldreichii, Anemone stellata var. heldreichii

Herbaceous Perennial

A short to medium clump forming perennial, reaching on average 20-40 cm in height with with deeply-divided, palmate mid-green leaves and small, pale flowers, which are white or very pale pink on the inside, but often flushed a deeper pink or violet on the outside, apearing in spring. This flower is endemic to Crete, Kasos and Karpathos.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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
Plant Range
Greece

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a light, sandy soil, in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need winter mulch protection in cold areas. See anemone cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in a cold frame when ripe; or propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf eelworms and damage from caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews