Plant anemones in autumn or spring, depending on when they are supplied. Plant them during the same season, as prolonged storage can reduce their vigour.
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The wild Anemone blanda, with its blue flowers, is one of the most dramatic and intensely-coloured of any wild plant. But here we have the selected form Anemone blanda 'Charmer'—which is even better! When planted en masse, it produces a large carpet of soft pink across the ground. Look closely at a flower, and each cigar-shaped petal is two-thirds deep rose pink and one-third white. Then, in the centre of the bloom, sits a boss of bright yellow stamens. The overall effect is truly eye-catching. Not only that, but the flowers are long lasting, and if grown in semi-shade will last even longer!
This anemone is ideal for a naturalistic garden. Scatter the knobbly bulbs—which look decidedly dry and unpromising on arrival—at the front of the border, and plant them where they fall. In late winter they will start to develop, and then they will transform that area of the garden. Or, plant Anemone blanda 'Charmer' into seasonal pots or windowboxes, for close-up colour.
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Soak them in plain water for two to three hours before planting. This rehydrates them and helps to encourage strong, even growth.
Choose a sheltered position in sun or partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. For containers, use a good-quality peat-free multipurpose compost.
Plant 2–5cm deep and 5–10cm apart, placing them on their sides. Planting in informal groups creates the most natural-looking display.
Water after planting and keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy. In colder areas, protect autumn plantings from hard frost or start them in pots under cover.
- Botanical name
- Anemone blanda 'Charmer'
- Flower colour
- Pink, purple
- Bulb size
- 5/7
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 100 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony - Suitable for
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Borders
Cottage gardens
Ground cover
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Pots
Wildlife gardens
Woodland gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Dappled shade
- Toxicity
- Skin/eyes irritant
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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