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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone hortensis

broad-leaved anemone

Clump-forming perennial about 45cm tall, with deeply-divided, palmate mid-green leaves, and during spring, upright stems carry fragrant single flowers to 6cm across, in colours ranging from white or pale blue to pinkish-mauve with central purplish stamens and blue anthers

Other common names
Spanish marigold
star anemone
see morestar windflower
Synonyms
Anemone stellata Lam.
Anemone hortensis var. stellata
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Pink Purple White Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to the UK
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
Mediterranean

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. 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

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • 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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