Anemone hup. 'Praecox' - P9

Description
The Japanese anemone 'Praecox' (Anemone hupehensis) produces attractive, pink-coloured flowers from August to September. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a semi-shady position. The upright, runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Anemone japonica 'Bowles Purple'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese anemone 'Praecox' are dark green, pinnate, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese anemone 'Praecox' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers appear from August to September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture