Anemone coronaria (Saint Bridgid Group) 'Saint Bridgid' (d)

RHS Plant Profile
garden anemone 'Saint Bridgid'

Synonyms

Anemone coronaria 'St Bridgid'

Herbaceous Perennial

Small tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves cut deeply into fine lobes with semi-double or double flowers which have black centres, in a range of crimson, blue, violet and white colours during spring, after which they will die back until late autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

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

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

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

As a Mediterranean plant, it will grow well in a light, sandy soil, preferably in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need protection from winter frost.

Propagation

Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, and damage from slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews