Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (Mona Lisa Series)

RHS Plant Profile

garden anemone 'Sylphide'

Synonyms

Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen)

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A compact, erect, corm-based, clump-forming perennial with finely divided leaves bearing fine-petalled double rose-pink flowers with black centre in late spring to early summer.

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: South–facing or East–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4

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, Spreading branched
Potentially harmful: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus: Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
Name Status: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

This tender perennial corm can be sown in autumn in mild areas or under cloches for early spring flowering. Soak the corms for 24 hours in tepid water prior to planting. Plant in light, sandy soil in full sun. Protect from frost and keep dry during dormant period.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

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

Pruning

Corms can be lifted afer flowering and dried or may be left in the soil to flower annually. Keep dry in the dormant period

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew