How to grow Japanese Anemone in the UK
Anemone x hybrida
Japanese Anemone (Anemone x hybrida) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. Spreads vigorously — give it room or it'll colonise. Honorine Jobert is the classic white. This guide covers when and how to sow Japanese Anemone, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Easy — good for beginners
Position
partial sun (3–6 hrs)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Japanese Anemone
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant at the same depth as the pot
- Spacing
- 30–60 cm apart
- Sowing
- Plant container-grown stock spring or autumn; divide established clumps in spring
- Growing
- Water well the first season until established; mulch in spring
- Harvest & upkeep
- Cut back faded foliage in late autumn or early spring; divide every 3–4 years
- Watch for
- Slugs and snails on new shoots; otherwise robust
Companion planting for Japanese Anemone
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Japanese Anemone FAQs
How much sun does Japanese Anemone need?
Japanese Anemone prefers partial sun (3–6 hrs).
Is Japanese Anemone easy to grow?
Easy — good for beginners. Spreads vigorously — give it room or it'll colonise. Honorine Jobert is the classic white.