Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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.
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Anemone ‘Blue shades’ and wildlife
Anemone ‘Blue shades’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Anemone ‘Blue shades’ poisonous?
Anemone ‘Blue shades’ has no toxic effects reported.
