Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (Mona Lisa Series)
garden anemone 'Sylphide'
'Sylphide' is 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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Black Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
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