Anemone rupicola

Herbaceous Perennial

A rhizomatous, clump-forming deciduous woodland herbaceous perennial to around 45cm with dark green deeply divided foliage. White flowers flushed with pink or violet on the outside with yellow stamens appear in the spring

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Clay

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

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
Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. Drier conditions may be tolerated when dormant. See anemone cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • 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