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Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo' (Rue anemone 'Cameo')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo'
Other names
Rue anemone 'Cameo', Mayflower 'Cameo', Wood anemone 'Cameo', Windflower 'Cameo'
Genus
Anemonella Anemonella
Variety or Cultivar
'Cameo' _ 'Cameo' is a compact, mound-forming, tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves divided into two or three, ovate leaflets and, from mid-spring to early summer, loose clusters of double, pale pink flowers fading white with age.
Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo' (Rue anemone 'Cameo') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Rock, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid loam in partial shade. Avoid wet or waterlogged soil. Typically summer dormant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo'
Other names
Rue anemone 'Cameo', Mayflower 'Cameo', Wood anemone 'Cameo', Windflower 'Cameo'
Genus
Anemonella Anemonella
Variety or Cultivar
'Cameo' _ 'Cameo' is a compact, mound-forming, tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves divided into two or three, ovate leaflets and, from mid-spring to early summer, loose clusters of double, pale pink flowers fading white with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Eating may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation.
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Anemonella thalictroides 'Cameo' (Rue anemone 'Cameo') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Rock, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid loam in partial shade. Avoid wet or waterlogged soil. Typically summer dormant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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