- Botanical name: Anemone hupehensis 'Splendens'
- Common name: Japanese anemone
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Japanese anemones give borders a welcome boost in late summer and early autumn. Anemone hupehensis ‘Splendens’ is a relatively compact variety, perfect for growing in containers or at the front of a sunny border.
Generally trouble-free, Anemone hupehensis ‘Splendens’ enjoys moist soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate, divide clumps in early spring or autumn. Mulch each year with organic matter such as well-rotted manure.
Read our full guide to growing Japanese anemones.
How to grow Anemone 'Splendens'
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Plant size
90cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not 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 flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not 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 'Splendens' and wildlife
Anemone 'Splendens' 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 'Splendens' poisonous?
Anemone 'Splendens' 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
