Habitat: woods; partial shade
Soil: humus-rich, moist but well drained
Height: 15 cm
Flowering: spring to early summer
Width: 15 cm
This our native wood anemone. This pretty, understated flower is a delightful sight in spring woodlands. Usually it has white flowers, but there are also cultivated forms in many shades, blue, yellow, pink, and some double-flowered ones too. A low-growing plant, gradually making a mat, it is ideal for ground cover in shady areas or woodland gardens.
Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal' is a fine variety, with pure white double flowers.
9 cm pot £3.50
| Anemone nemorosa is the native wood anemone, producing a carpet of starry white flowers, suffused with a pale pink flush, over attractively cut palmate foliage. | |
| Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana' is a particularly good form, with pale sky blue flowers, over typical anemone foliage. |