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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemonella thalictroides f. rosea

rosy rue anemone

A small clump-forming perennial with attractive, delicate, mid-green foliage. The single, pale pink, anemone-like flowers appear in early March and can last until early summer.

Synonyms
Anemonella thalictroides 'Rosea'
Anemonella thalictroides 'Pink'
see moreAnemonella thalictroides pink
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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
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Anemonella are small, clump-forming tuberous perennials with fern-like, divided leaves and small clusters of cup-shaped flowers in spring and early summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in part shade. Tubers may rot in very wet soils

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide young plants in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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