Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) 'Mister Fokker'
garden anemone 'Mister Fokker'
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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) 'Mister Fokker'
garden anemone 'Mister Fokker'
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