Japanese Anemone
Anemone × hybrida and A. hupehensis
Japanese anemones are tall, elegant perennials with simple pink or white flowers on wiry stems from late summer into fall. They thrive in partial shade and spread to form generous clumps.
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Essential Care Requirements
Light
Partial sun, Full sun
Watering
Moderate
Keep moist, especially in the first year.
Soil
Moist, humus-rich soil; pH 6.0–7.5.
Temperature and humidity
-25–32 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Mulch with compost in spring.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by division
Cut down in late fall or early spring.
The plant can irritate skin and cause stomach upset if eaten.
Top Cultivation Tips
Slow to establish, then spreads; give it room.
Avoid moving established clumps.
Excellent with ornamental grasses.
Hardy in USDA zones 4–8.
Common problems
Leaf spot
Fungal or bacterial infections that cause brown, black or purple spots on leaves, often with a yellow halo, leading to early leaf drop.
How to treat it →PestSnails and slugs
Night-feeding molluscs that chew ragged holes in leaves, seedlings and soft stems, especially in wet weather.
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