Anemone japonica are not the cheap and cheerful flowers from corms but a special group of autumn flowering perennial plants that grow  3-4 feet high. Planted in June they will flower this year on long stately stems in a range of rose, pink and the clear white with yellow boss of Honorine Jobert (see below).

The leaves are dark green and new growth breaks through in June to produce ever increasing sized plants. The large, long lasting blooms float above the deep green foliage which dies back in winter.

Tips for Japanese Anemone

• Increase stock by taking root cuttings. A 3”-4” length of root laid horizontal on compost and lightly covered will root and sprout a new plant.
• Try the semi double J.Hupehensis varieties such as Pamina or Prince Heinrich .
• If in doubt buy when in flower so you know the habit and colour of the plant you are getting
• Plant in shade in virtually any soil as long as it is not too wet
• Mulch and stake the plants for the best show
• Look out for September Sprite a lower growing variety suitable for late summer interest in rock gardens