Description

A perennial whose white flowers shoot out from clumps of deciduous foliage on tall stems. Fully hardy throughout the UK.

Add this plant to your borders or outdoor spaces to add a splash of colour with its bright white flowers with pink-tinged undersides. Over time, this plant likes to spread, so take care if you want to keep it in one spot; this does make it easy to propagate from root cuttings, though! Plant in freely draining soil in a spot that gets some sun and it’ll reward you with ample flowers, and return each year in spring.

Scientific Name
Anemone x hybrida (wind flower hybrid) ‘Honorine Jobert’

Common Name
Japanese Anemone, Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’

Origin
Native to China, but this hybrid was first discovered in France in the 1850s.

Pruning Tips
Prune back dead foliage and old flower stems in early spring before new growth starts; try and leave the faded flowers be in autumn to provide valuable shelter for insects and other small creatures over winter.

Wildlife Value
Known for attracting pollinators, including bees. Can provide shelter over winter for insects and other small friends, as long as you don’t prune back till spring.

Positioning
Full sun to partial shade, and can grow in both sheltered or exposed conditions.

Wate
Keep the soil moist; only water in particularly dry weather.

Soil
This plant likes its soil to drain well, so ensure it won’t be sat in a puddle over winter!

Food
Will benefit from annual mulching, i.e. the addition of fresh, fertile compost.

Pet-safe
Yes, this plant has no toxicity reported, although a lot of nibbling won’t be good for your furry friend or the plant!

Sprouts Top Tips
Can be susceptible to powdery mildews, so make sure the foliage is somewhere it won’t sit wet and where the soil can drain to help avoid this issue.