Japanese Anemone 'Splendens' 1,5L

Japanese anemone 'Splendens' – Autumn Garden Decoration

Japanese anemone 'Splendens' (Anemone hupehensis 'Splendens') is an elegant perennial that impresses with its pink, semi-double flowers and long flowering period. It is one of the most beautiful varieties of Japanese anemones, ideal for replenishing perennial beds later in the season. This plant brings lightness and subtlety to the garden, creating a romantic accent in shady and semi-shaded places.

Main characteristics of Japanese Anemone 'Splendens'

Flowers

• Colour: Intense pink with a lighter center with golden stamens.
• Shape: Large, semi-double flowers, about 5–7 cm in diameter, gently hanging on thin stems.
• Flowering period: From August to October, introducing color to the garden at a time when most perennials have already faded.

List

• Colour: Deep green.
• Shape: Lobed, decorative, forming compact clumps.
• Decorativeness: The leaves are decorative throughout the season, providing an attractive background for flowers.

Cut

• Form: Erect, with numerous thin flower stalks growing above the leaves.
• Height: It reaches about 60–90 cm, which makes it an excellent background plant in beds.
• Width: It grows up to 50–70 cm, forming a compact clump.

Cultivation requirements of Japanese anemone 'Splendens'

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade, but it also tolerates sunny positions, provided that the soil is constantly moist.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich, moderately moist, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during drought. The soil should be constantly moderately moist but well-drained.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is a good idea to use an organic or compound fertilizer to promote growth and flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, it is worth removing wilted inflorescences to improve the appearance of the plant.
• Wintering: The plant is frost-hardy (zone 5–9), but in colder regions it is worth covering it with a layer of mulch or coniferous twigs.
• Reproduction: The easiest way to propagate is by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Application of Japanese anemone 'Splendens'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• All-season discounts: It perfectly fills beds later in the season, when other plants are already blooming.
• Perennial compositions: It goes well with other perennials such as coneflowers, asters, sedums and hydrangeas.

Naturalistic plantings

• Ideal for naturalistic, forest or prairie style gardens, where its delicate flowers add a subtle touch.

Bed and path edging

• It is perfect along paths and on the edges of flower beds, creating a delicate and romantic atmosphere.

Pots and containers

• It is suitable for growing in large pots, where it can decorate terraces and balconies later in the year.

Why choose Japanese anemone 'Splendens'?

• Long flowering: Flowers from August to October provide attractiveness to the beds in the late season.
• Decorative flowers: Subtle, pink flowers add lightness and romantic character to any garden arrangement.
• Immunity: It is hardy and tolerant to a variety of conditions, provided the soil is moist.
• Versatility: It fits a variety of garden styles – from modern to classic.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes