- Botanical name: Anemone blanda 'White Splendour'
- Common name: Wood anemone
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Anemone blanda ‘White Splendour’ bears large white flowers with a bright yellow centre, which contrast beautifully with fresh green, feathery foliage. It’s perfect for naturalising under trees and shrubs, where its early spring blooms attract pollinators such as bees.
For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the rhizomes in autumn to form naturalistic drifts. Anemone blanda ‘White Splendour’ looks lovely when planted with English bluebells.
How to grow Anemone 'White Splendour'
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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: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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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 Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Anemone 'White Splendour' and wildlife
Anemone 'White Splendour' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Anemone 'White Splendour' poisonous?
Anemone 'White Splendour' 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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