Japanese Anemone 'Praecox', Windflower 'Praecox'
Flowering earlier than most Japanese Anemones, Anemone hupehensis ‘Praecox’ produces an abundance of bowl-shaped, deep pink, silky flowers, 2 to 2.5 in. wide (5-6 cm), with rounded tepals surrounding a central tuft of golden-yellow stamens. The outer petals are slightly darker which results in a delightful shimmering effect in the border. The flowers are gracefully carried on wiry stems above the deeply divided, dark green foliage, dancing and swaying in the breeze. Low care and well-behaved, this late summer garden favorite deserves a spot in the fall garden, where its vivid blooms and tall stature make it a perfect accent or border plant.
Native to China, Anemones have been cultivated in Japan for hundreds of years. Growing to 4 feet (120 cm), they produce single, semi-double or double blooms in shades of pink and white on slender, graceful stems in mid-late summer and early fall. Though they may appear delicate, these long-lived perennials can survive with minimal maintenance once they are established. Deer resistant, they are a popular choice for borders or as specimens in home gardens.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 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 | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Anemone |
Common names | Windflower, Japanese Anemone, Anemone |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 40" (90cm - 100cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 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 | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Anemone |
Common names | Windflower, Japanese Anemone, Anemone |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 40" (90cm - 100cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Anemone hupehensis ‘Praecox’ (Japanese Anemone) do I need for my garden?
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