Anemone X Hybrida Queen Charlotte

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: Late Summer-Autumn
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual Height: 1-1.5m
• Eventual Spread: 0.5-1m

Anemone Queen Charlotte, commonly known as ‘Japanese Anemone’ and recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit is a beautiful herbaceous perennial flower that is known for its large, showy blooms and its ability to add a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant is native to Japan and is hardy in the UK, making it a great choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance and easy-to-grow plant.

The Anemone Queen Charlotte is a hardy plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 metres.  It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils and produces large, semi-double flowers that are a rich pink colour with a dark central boss of stamens. The flowers appear in late Summer and continue blooming until the first frost.

This plant is perfect for adding a touch of colour and elegance to any garden or outdoor space, it can be grown as a specimen plant, planted in groups for a mass effect, or as a border plant. The flowers of the Anemone Queen Charlotte are very attractive to pollinators and butterflies, making it a great addition to any wildflower garden.

In addition to its ornamental value, Anemone Queen Charlotte also has a long vase life, making it a great choice for cut flowers. It is also deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Caring for your Anemone Queen Charlotte

• Planting: Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade. When planting, make sure to choose a location that has these conditions. It is also important to plant the bulbs at the correct depth, usually around 5cm deep and to water them well after planting to help establish the roots.
• Watering: Water the plant regularly, making sure to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Although this plant is drought tolerant it will perform better if it gets a consistent moisture.
• Fertilising: It does not require regular fertilisation, but a slow-release fertiliser can be applied in the Spring to encourage growth.
• Pruning: It does not require regular pruning, but it can be trimmed to shape if needed. It is best to prune the plant after it has finished blooming, removing the dead flowers to encourage a second flush of blooms.
• Winter Protection: It is hardy in most UK climates but in areas with severe Winter frost, it may need to be protected with a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect it from frost damage.

By following these care tips, this plant should thrive and provide you with a beautiful and unique addition to your garden for years to come.