Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'

RHS Plant Profile
wood anemone 'Robinsoniana'
Award of Garden Merit
Bulbs Herbaceous Perennial

'Robinsoniana' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial to 20cm in height, with deeply divided leaves and solitary flowers 3-4cm in width, light lavender-blue within, greyish-cream on reverse

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, 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

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Drier conditions tolerated when dormant in summer

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes after the leaves have died down

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews