Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Whirlwind Anemone, Featured Plant 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.