- Botanical name: Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades'
- Common name: Wood anemone
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Anemone blanda bears large, daisy like flowers in a range of colours including blue, purple, pink and white. It’s perfect for naturalising under trees and shrubs, where its early spring blooms attract pollinators such as bees.
Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ has pretty, blue-purple blooms that and deeply cut leaves. For best results grow Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the rhizomes in autumn to form naturalistic drifts. Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ looks lovely when planted with snake’s head fritillaries.
How to grow Anemone 'Blue Shades'
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Plant size
15cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
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A
Do not Plant in April |
M
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J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Anemone 'Blue Shades' and wildlife
Anemone 'Blue Shades' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Anemone 'Blue Shades' poisonous?
Anemone 'Blue Shades' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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