‘Richard Ahrens’ Japanese Anemone (Anemone × hybrida ‘Richard Ahrens’): Early Blooming Pale Pink Semi-Doubles

‘Richard Ahrens’ Japanese anemone (Anemone × hybrida ‘Richard Ahrens’) is a vigorous, pale pink, semi-double-flowering selection that starts blooming in early July into September on 28–36 inch stems. Taller than the species; can be weedy or invasive.

Care

• Light: Light to partial shade; tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture.
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich; avoid overly wet conditions.
• Mulch annually in northern regions.

Propagation & Problems

Divide in early spring or propagate by root cuttings in late fall/early spring. Japanese beetles, black blister beetles, foliar nematode damage.

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