Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' (Japanese anemone 'Whirlwind')
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1m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'
Other names: Japanese anemone 'Whirlwind'
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Genus: Anemone
Variety or cultivar: 'Whirlwind' _ 'Whirlwind' is one of the most beautiful plants for late summer and early autumn. This Japanese anemone makes clumps of large, dark, divided, vine-line leaves and pure white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens.
Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Eating can cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Slugs
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back in late autumn. REGISTER to read more...
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Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' (Japanese anemone 'Whirlwind') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation: Will grow in any garden soil. It dislikes winter wet, and being moved around. Will spread rapidly once established.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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