Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Anemone blanda is an herbaceous, low-growing perennial, native to the Mediterranean. It bears daisy like flowers in early spring in a range of colours including blue, purple, pink and white. Its foliage is pretty, too, being deeply cut and dark green. Anemone blanda is commonly known as windflower because the flower heads turn away from wind. It's perfect for naturalising under trees and shrubs, where its early spring blooms attract pollinators such as bees. It tolerates shade and looks lovely when planted with English bluebells.
For best results grow Anemone blanda in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the rhizomes in autumn to form naturalistic drifts. Soak the rhizomes for around 12 hours before planting, and then plant them around 7cm deep. Mulch in autumn with well-rotted manure, compost or leaf mould. To propagate, lift and divide in autumn, replanting smaller clumps elsewhere.
