Autumn anemones (Anemone hupehensis or Anemone tomentosa) like it as sunny as possible. In partial shade, they form fewer flowers and the bushes do not become as compact. The perennials also grow under sparse trees, but here the flowers tend to lean towards the light.

The right location for the autumn anemone.

  • Sunny to semi-shady
  • Under translucent shrubs
  • Never plant under conifers
  • sheltered from the wind
  • permeable soil
  • Slightly acidic substrate

Autumn anemones are also called anemones. Despite this, they do not like cold winds at all. Protect the delicate perennials by providing a windbreak or planting them in front of a wall.

The soil should be well drained and rich in nutrients. It should be hoed gently on a regular basis to keep the surface weed free and not overly compacted. When chopping, be careful not to damage the roots and especially the small runners.

Never plant under conifers

The soil under conifers has a very low pH. The soil is additionally acidified by the shedding of needles. Autumn anemones cannot develop properly.

Caring for autumn anemones in the perennial bed or as a single perennial?

If you want to plant your perennial border with autumn anemones, you should choose varieties of the anemone tomentosa. The autumn anemones cope better with half-side shading.

On the other hand, descendants of the Anemone hupehensis grow better as solitary plants. Plant them in a spot where the perennial receives light from all sides. This variety does particularly well on fences.

tips and tricks

In order to reach their full growth height, autumn anemones should be in one place for at least two years. Only then are they really hardy and no longer need winter protection.

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