{"product_id":"anemone-robustissima-bare-roots-uk","title":"Anemone 'Robustissima'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft pink flowers float above a generous sweep of foliage on \u003ci\u003eAnemone\u003c\/i\u003e 'Robustissima', creating a beautifully relaxed display as summer turns to autumn. Slender, reddish stems carry open, five-petalled blooms, each around 5cm across, with delicate silvery-pink faces and a deeper rosy flush on the reverse. At the heart of each flower, golden-yellow stamens surround a fresh green centre, drawing the eye towards their simple, graceful form. The flowers arrive in loose clusters with plenty of rounded buds waiting to open, while deeply lobed green leaves create a lush backdrop below. For all its vigorous nature, \u003ci\u003eAnemone\u003c\/i\u003e 'Robustissima' has a remarkably airy appearance, especially when allowed to mingle with purple asters, white cosmos and softly waving ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to its name, \u003ci\u003eAnemone\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003etomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Robustissima' is one of the more vigorous Japanese anemones, gradually forming generous colonies once established. Growing to around 100–120cm tall, it's particularly lovely towards the back of a border or along a lightly shaded woodland edge. Choose a position in sun or partial shade, with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, and water regularly during dry spells. Its flowers continue from late summer into autumn, offering a welcome source of nectar for visiting pollinators. Give \u003ci\u003eAnemone\u003c\/i\u003e 'Robustissima' plenty of room to spread, allowing its graceful stems to weave naturally between neighbouring plants. Fully hardy and remarkably reliable, this is a perennial that becomes increasingly impressive with age. Whether planted in generous groups or allowed to establish a flowing drift, \u003ci\u003eAnemone\u003c\/i\u003e 'Robustissima' brings a wonderfully effortless sense of abundance to the late-season garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the \u003cem\u003eRHS Japanese anemone trials\u003c\/em\u003e in the 1990s, renowned gardener Christopher Lloyd reportedly considered \u003cem\u003eAnemone\u003c\/em\u003e 'Robustissima' worthy of an Award of Garden Merit. His fellow judges were less enthusiastic, concerned about its vigorous spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":60256948060544,"sku":"ANEROB1BA","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":60256948093312,"sku":"ANEROB3BA","price":20.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 bare roots","offer_id":60256948126080,"sku":"ANEROB9BA","price":53.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/anemone-robustissima-00.jpg?v=1793874604","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/anemone-robustissima-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}