Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

This native British wildflower, the star of many woodlands in spring, is just as charming when grown in gardens. There are many fine cultivated forms of Anemone nemorosa, and all look breathtaking if planted in drifts under shrubs and trees or naturalised in part of a lawn. They flower early, before spring is really under way, and the graceful starry blooms seem to dance in the breeze on their slender stalks.

Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal' produces double flowers between February and May. As might be expected from a wildflower, it's undemanding and tolerates most soils and positions that are not too dry in spring.

Read our full guide to growing anemones.

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Anemone ‘Vestal’ and wildlife

Anemone ‘Vestal’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Anemone ‘Vestal’ poisonous?

Anemone ‘Vestal’ irritates eyes, irritates skin and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Plants that go well with Anemone 'Vestal'
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