Anemone tomentosa
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Anemone tomentosa

Hardy Grape Leaf Anemone · Japanese Anemone · Grapeleaf anemone · Hardy grapeleaf anemone

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–12
Click count
1,006
Observations
117

Description

Source: leafsnap

Profuse silvery-pink flowers appear to float gracefully above deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the season. This variety adds excellent late-season color to gardens and is lovely in bouquets. Known for its sturdiness, it is the most winter-hardy and vigorous of the fall-blooming anemones. Perennial.

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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Japanese anemone prefers sites with full sun but can tolerate locations with moderate sunlight. It comes from regions that receive abundant sunshine. Both too much and too little sun can harm the plant, affecting its vigor and normal growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Japanese anemone generally grows best in temperature conditions similar to its native habitat, requiring temperatures from 59 to 100.4 °F (15 to 38 ℃). Seasonal adjustments can be made to replicate this preferred temperature range.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Appropriate fertilization is vital for a Japanese anemone's health and appearance. Feed the Japanese anemone in summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients power growth and maintain the plant's parts. Fertilizing improves the Japanese anemone's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anemone
Family
Ranunculaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-12
Mature Height
0.4 m to 1.52 m
Mature Spread
61 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
China

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Hardy Grape Leaf Anemone
en Japanese Anemone
en Grapeleaf anemone
en Hardy grapeleaf anemone