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Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica): Taller, Creamy Pink Blooms, Can Be Weedy

Japanese anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) grows slightly taller than the species, sometimes reaching 4 feet. Creamy pink flowers with yellow centers rise on branched stems from midsummer to autumn. Beautiful in woodland borders but can become weedy or invasive in some areas.

Care

Soil: Moist, fertile, humusy.
Light: Sun or partial shade.
May need support.

Propagation & Problems

Divide in early spring or after flowering; pot up for a year. Root cuttings in spring. Sow seed in cold frame (erratic). Caterpillars, slugs, flea beetles, leaf gall, downy mildew, smut, Septoria leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, viruses.

Quick Reference

Height	3–6 ft.
Spread	1–3 ft.
Growth Pace	Invasive/Aggressive, Moderate
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium
Maintenance	Moderate
Features	Showy flowers
Bloom Time	Fall, Summer
Flower Color	Pink
Uses	Beds, Borders, Naturalizing
Style	Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Type	Perennials

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