Japanese Anemone 'Prinz Heinrich' - 5 pieces

CHF 27.20

Japanese Anemone 'Prinz Heinrich' - 5 pieces

Name: Japanese Anemone 'Prinz Heinrich' - 5 pieces
Brand: Anemone
Price: 27.20 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prince Henry'

CHF 27.20

Semi-double flowers in deep purple-pink
Narrow, often twisted petals
Flowers from August to October
About 90–110 cm tall, hardy even at higher altitudes
Heritage variety, bred in Stuttgart in 1902

'Prinz Heinrich' is an old German Japanese anemone, bred by Wilhelm Pfitzer in 1902. Its semi-double flowers in deep purple-pink have narrow, often twisted petals, which makes them look lively and playful. From August to October it brings late colour to beds and woodland edges.

About this variety

'Prinz Heinrich' comes from Wilhelm Pfitzer's nursery in Stuttgart and has been on the market since 1902. Its flowers of about 4 cm are semi-double and a deep purple-pink that fades slightly with time. The narrow petals vary in length and are often slightly twisted. This makes each flower look a little like a small pinwheel.

At about 90–110 cm, this variety suits naturalistic borders, cool corners and partially shaded woodland edges. It thrives in sun and partial shade and tolerates most moist soils. Good partners include asters, bugbanes, grasses and hostas. It can also be grown well in a large container.

Flowering from August to October, 'Prinz Heinrich' is valuable in the autumn garden. Bees and bumblebees still find food on its flowers late in the year. Once established, this robust perennial returns reliably every year and flowers more freely as time goes on.

Planting

Plant the rhizomes in spring or autumn, about 5 cm deep. Leave 40–50 cm between them so the plants can spread. A sunny to partially shaded spot with moist, humus-rich soil is ideal. Wear gloves when planting.

Care

Water regularly in the first year and later during dry spells. A little compost in spring is enough fertiliser. Cut the stems back to the ground in late autumn or spring. This perennial is hardy even at higher altitudes and needs no special protection.

Specifications

Botanical name: Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prince Henry'
Genus: Anemones
Class: Hupehensis
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink, Yellow, Green
Flower size: 4 cm
Flowering time: August, September, October
Flowering season: High summer, Late summer and autumn
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Under trees and shrubs
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November
Planting depth: 5 cm
Spacing: 40–50 cm
Number per m²: 120
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–4
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Partly suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Wear gloves when planting and do not eat.
RHS hardiness: H7