'Snow Drop Anemone'
Botanical
name: Anemone sylvestris
Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant size: 30-45cm tall x 20cm wide.
Depth & spacing: Plant with the crown at the soil surface & 30-50cm apart.
Frost tolerances: Fully hardy.
Flowering time: Mid Spring onwards & onwards & onwards!!
Preferred soil: Not fussy. Generally a heavier soil will slow its 'escape'.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to full shade.
Ideal climates: Sub-tropical to cool.
Pruning: If you do not wish this plant to spread you must prune excessive growth.
Fertilising: Feed annually in Spring with a general purpose fertiliser.
Comments: This plant is very useful for filling difficult spots because it's tough enough to grow in dry & shady spots.
Warning: Do not pamper this plant otherwise is will become invasive. This plant will rapidly spread if well cared for. We recommend that you confine it to the "difficult" or "tough" sites. If planting in a rich site, be prepared to keep a restraining hand on this plant.