Anemone Plants

Anemone was a nymph in Greek mythology, turned into a flower by a jealous goddess, her name meaning ‘daughter of the wind’. It’s easy to see how the association started when you see these bright, cheerful flowers dancing in the breeze on stems that sway gracefully in the wind. Their open form and prominent stamens mean that they’re especially attractive to bees and butterflies looking for a hit of late summer nectar. Anemones really do go with everything – we only wish their name was easier to pronounce!

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  • Anemone 'Elfin Swan' Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone 'Elfin Swan'

    Delicate swan-white anemones

    • Swan-white cup shaped flowers with a lilac flush
    • Flowers all summer from May to September
    • Ideal for front borders and underplanting
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Anemone 'Prinz Heinrich' Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone 'Prinz Heinrich'

    Elegant late summer colour

    • Deep rose pink semi-double flowers on tall wiry stems
    • Blooms from late summer into autumn
    • Plant singly or in groups amongst ornamental grasses
    • Attracts butterflies to your garden

    Currently out of stock

  • Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'

    Graceful blooms that dance on the wind

    • Bright white, semi double flowers on tall stems
    • Blooms right from May to September
    • A must for prairie and meadow gardens
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Anemone Ruffled Swan Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone 'Ruffled Swan'

    The epitome of informal elegance

    • Likes part shade but also grows in full sun
    • Excellent for woodland planting schemes
    • Blooms from June to october
    • Bred by Chelsea award-winning nursery

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  • Ultimate Anemone Collection Perennial Bedding
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    Ultimate Anemone Collection

    Blooms that dance in the wind

    • Includes a range of graceful anemones
    • Varieties that sway beautifully in borders
    • Flowers from July to September
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Anemone Frilly Knickers Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone Frilly Knickers

    What lovely bloomers you have!

    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • Great for containers and mid-borders
    • Flowers from June to October
    • HTA award winner (2020)

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  • Anemone 'Whirlwind' Perennial Bedding
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    Anemone 'Whirlwind'

    Ruffled petals and swaying stems

    • Cotton white, ruffled semi double flowers 10cm across
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Use as accent plants or groups in a butterfly friendly border
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' | Anemone hybrida Perennial Bedding
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    Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' | Anemone hybrida

    Intense silvery-pink autumn show

    • Appreciates a shady, cool spot
    • Best for dry border focal points
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS AGM: Graceful late summer border flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Anemone 'Queen Charlotte' | Anemone hybrida Perennial Bedding
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    From £6

    Japanese Anemone 'Queen Charlotte' | Anemone hybrida

    Elegant semi-double pale pink

    • Thrives in partial to full shade
    • Great for late summer shade beds
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS AGM: Elegant late summer to autumn blooms

    Currently out of stock

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Which anemone?

Which anemone?

Anemones come in a variety of types, colours and shapes, including Japanese anemones, like Prinz Heinrich and Honorine Jobert. These plants typically grow to an eventual height of between half a metre and a metre and a half. Their inviting flowers can be single, semi-double and double in appearance.

Planting schemes and partners

Planting schemes and partners

Anemones suit an array of planting schemes, including cottage, prairie, wildlife and coastal gardens. Plant them with other perennials that flower later into the year – e.g. echinacea, rudbeckia and sedum – to create a combination of powerful colours, or plant your anemones together with no other plant species, and let a spreading carpet of delicate, dancing flowers develop over time.

Growing tips

Growing tips

If only all plants were as easy to grow as anemones… The amount of sunshine anemones like depends on the variety; Japanese anemones, for instance, prefer a partially shaded spot, while Mediterranean-style anemones, on the other hand, like full sun. Plant your anemones in humus rich, moist (but not overly damp) and well draining soil. Give them a good mulch in the springtime, and deadhead them as their flowers wither and fade – this helps elongate their blooming period.

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