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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone obtusiloba

round-leaved anemone

A compact and variable perennial to 15cm tall with softly hairy, deeply lobed leaves. Clusters of two to three blue, white or rarely yellow flowers, each 2-5cm in diameter and made up of 4-6 rounded petals are borne from late spring into summer

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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
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue White Yellow Green
Summer Blue White Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

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

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
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
Himalaya, W China

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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