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Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches' (Japanese anemone 'Geante des Blanches')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches'
Other names
Japanese anemone 'Geante des Blanches', Anemone x hybrida 'Géante des Blanches', Anemone x hybrida 'White Queen'
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Variety or Cultivar
'Geante des Blanches' _ 'Geante des Blanches' is a vigorous, clump-forming, suckering, deciduous perennial with ovate, palmate, dark green leaves divided into three toothed leaflets, softly hairy beneath. Erect, branched stems bear umbels of semi-double, white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Eating can cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs Caterpillars , Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
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Where to grow
Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches' (Japanese anemone 'Geante des Blanches') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in any garden soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid excessively wet winter conditions and transplanting. Tends spread rapidly once established.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches'
Other names
Japanese anemone 'Geante des Blanches', Anemone x hybrida 'Géante des Blanches', Anemone x hybrida 'White Queen'
Genus
Anemone Anemone
Variety or Cultivar
'Geante des Blanches' _ 'Geante des Blanches' is a vigorous, clump-forming, suckering, deciduous perennial with ovate, palmate, dark green leaves divided into three toothed leaflets, softly hairy beneath. Erect, branched stems bear umbels of semi-double, white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Eating can cause stomach upset and contact with skin can cause mild irritation.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
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Where to grow
Anemone x hybrida 'Geante des Blanches' (Japanese anemone 'Geante des Blanches') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in any garden soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid excessively wet winter conditions and transplanting. Tends spread rapidly once established.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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