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How To Grow Japanese Anemones

Japanese Anemones, Windflowers, Anemone tomentosa, Grapeleaf Anemones, Anemone x hybrida


Native to China, Anemones have been cultivated in Japan for hundreds of years. They consist of the species Anemone hupehensis, Anemone hybrida, Anemone tomentosa and Anemone vitifolia, as well as their subspecies and cultivars. Most of current cultivars are attributed to Anemone hupehensis and Anemone hybrida.

Well suited for borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens or naturalized areas such as prairies or meadows, Japanese Anemones bring life in the late summer garden and persist to contribute to the crescendo of fall.

  • Japanese Anemones thrive in partial shade. However, please note that too much shade can result in leggy plants that flop over more readily. Full sun is tolerated as long as the soil is kept moist.
  • Japanese Anemones perform best in rich, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. When planting them, add garden compost or aged manure to the soil and do not let it dry out.
  • Avoid excessive winter wet. Add mulch each season to maintain soil moisture, keep weeds away and ensure winter survival in cold winter areas.

Guide Information

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Anemones - Windflowers
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Anemones - Windflowers
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders
Compare All Anemones - Windflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Anemones - Windflowers Guides with Anemones - Windflowers

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