ANEMONE x hybrida 'Whirlwind'
Large
Part shade
White
Reasonable soil
Autumn
Description
Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'
Height x Spread: 100cm x 60cm
A good late season perennial for the middle of the border, 'Whirlwind' produces masses of semi-double flowers with a golden yellow eye, held on wiry stems. The dark green foliage makes good basal clumps.
Fairly unfussy and easy to grow, to get the best results these plants prefer a good soil and sunny position, although they will tolerate part shade. They look amazing combined with purple foliage plants such as Actaea simplex 'Brunette' and late season yellow Rudbeckia.
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