Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) 'Mister Fokker'

RHS Plant Profile
garden anemone 'Mister Fokker'

Synonyms

Anemone coronaria 'Mr Fokker'
Anemone coronaria 'Mister Fokker'

Herbaceous Perennial

A small tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves cut deeply into fine lobes. Has large, striking velvety violet-blue flowers with black centres that gradually open up to a saucer-like shape, during spring, after which it will die back until late autumn.

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
Neutral or Alkaline or Acid

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

As a Mediterranean plant, it will grow well in a light, sandy soil, preferably in full sun, making sure it is kept dry while dormant in summer. May need protection from winter frost.

Propagation

Propagate by division of tubers in summer when they are dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, and damage from slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews