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Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone hupehensis Snow Angel ('Ifansa'PBR) (Fantasy Series)
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Japanese anemone [Snow Angel]

A branching, tall and graceful herbaceous perennial with mid-green toothed leaves which are divided into three lobes. Has large semi-double white flowers with a yellow centre from summer to late autumn.

Synonyms
Anemone hupehensis 'Ifansa'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

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

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil avoiding excessive wet conditions in winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring and autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back old stems after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and Anemone smuts

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