Anemone 'Nemorosa Robinsoniana' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi

Wood Anemone 'Robinsoniana' - 10 pieces

CHF 29.50

Wood Anemone 'Robinsoniana' - 10 pieces

Name: Wood Anemone 'Robinsoniana' - 10 pieces
Brand: Anemone
Price: 29.50 CHF
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Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'

CHF 29.50

Pale lavender-blue flowers with a grey reverse
Ring of golden-yellow stamens
Flowers in April and May
For partially shaded spots under trees and shrubs
Old variety with the RHS Award of Garden Merit

'Robinsoniana' is an old and sought-after variety of wood anemone. Its flowers shimmer a pale lavender blue, the backs are grey-cream, and a ring of golden stamens glows in the centre. In April and May it forms a delicate carpet under trees and shrubs.

About this variety

'Robinsoniana' is considered a classic among wood anemones. The variety has been known since the 19th century and is often associated with the English gardener William Robinson, a pioneer of naturalistic gardening. Its flowers are slightly larger than those of the wild form and a pale lavender blue, while the buds and backs are a soft grey.

It is happiest in partial shade under deciduous trees and large shrubs, such as lilac or ornamental crab apple. The soil may be chalky, loamy or sandy, but should stay moist and humus-rich. Good companions include lungwort, hepatica and ferns.

For bees, the wood anemone is an important source of food in spring. In early summer the plant dies back and rests until the following year. If you appreciate subtle colours, you will enjoy this quiet, finely marked variety for a long time. A carpet of these flowers under trees is one of the quiet highlights of spring, precisely because it is so understated.

Planting

Plant the rhizomes in autumn, from September to November. Lay them horizontally about 5 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. A partially shaded spot with moist, humus-rich soil under trees and shrubs is ideal. The rhizomes should not dry out, so plant them soon after they arrive.

Care

Keep the soil moist in spring; in summer the dormant plant tolerates dry conditions. Instead of fertiliser, a layer of leaves or compost in autumn is enough. Let the foliage die back after flowering and disturb the soil as little as possible. The plant is hardy in Switzerland and needs no winter protection.

Specifications

Botanical name: Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'
Genus: Anemones
Class: Nemorosa
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Blue
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Under trees and shrubs
Soil type: Chalky, 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.
Planting time: September, October, November
Planting depth: 5 cm
Spacing: 8–10 cm
Number per m²: 120
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
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: Not suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: 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
RHS hardiness: H6