Autumn anemones (Anemone hupehensis or Anemone tomentosa) like it as sunny as possible. In partial shade they produce fewer flowers and the bushes do not become as compact. Although the perennials also grow under sparse trees, the flowers tend to lean towards the light.
Which location is best for autumn anemones?
For autumn anemones, a location with sun to partial shade, protected from the wind and with permeable, slightly acidic soil is ideal. They thrive under translucent shrubs, but softwoods should be avoided.
The right location for the autumn anemone
- Sunny to partially shaded
- Under translucent bushes
- Never plant under conifers
- Protected from the wind
- Permeable soil
- Slightly acidic substrate
Autumn anemones are also called anemones. However, they do not like cold winds at all. Protect the tender perennials by providing a windbreak or planting them in front of a wall.
The soil should be well-drained and nutrient-rich. It should be carefully chopped regularly so that the surface remains free of weeds and does not become too compacted. When chopping, be careful not to damage the roots and especially the small runners.
Never plant under conifers
The soil under coniferous trees has a very low pH value. The shedding of needles further acidifies the soil. Autumn anemones cannot develop properly.
Care for autumn anemones in a perennial bed or as a single perennial?
If you want to plant your perennial bed with autumn anemones, you should choose varieties of Anemone tomentosa. The autumn anemones cope better with partial shading.
Descendants of Anemone hupehensis, on the other hand, grow better as solitary plants. Plant it in a location where the perennial receives light from all sides. This variety looks particularly good on fences.
Tips & Tricks
In order to reach their full height, autumn anemones should be in one location for at least two years. Only then are they really hardy and no longer need winter protection.
