Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Perennial Of The Day

Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'
Japanese Anemone, Hybrid Anemone


Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 8A

Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m

Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Irregular or sprawling

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment

This plant will grow in moist soil.

Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.

The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes

Provide protection with a heavy layer of mulch in the colder zones where there is no snow cover. Cut back to basal foliage after blooming. 'Whirlwind' has gorgeous semi-double white blossoms and can grow up to 5 feet tall.