Anemone coronaria var. coronaria

Synonyms

Anemone coronaria var. rosea
Anemone coronaria var. phoenica
Anemone coronaria red

Herbaceous Perennial

Clump-forming perennial about 45cm tall, with parsely-like, finely divided mid-green leaves and stiff stems bearing large, shallowly cup-shaped vermillion-red flowers with dark purplish stamens, appearing in spring

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
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–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
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a light, sandy soil, in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need winter mulch protection in cold areas. See anemone cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing them 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
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf eelworms and damage from caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews