anemone nemorosa 'Vestal'


Flowers. Photo from R. V. Roger Click on photo of flower from Odyssey Bulbs		Foliage See photo of flower bed from Alpine Garden Society	Form. See photo of flower, foliage and form from Paghat
Plant Name Click to Exit to Comparison Page or Click on Browser Back Arrow to Return to Site Map or Index Page or link to Ivydenegardens.co.uk Welcome Page or Allium and Anemone Bulb Site Map	Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal' Anemos is the Greek for 'wind' and 'mone' meaning place, habitation. Theophrastus was the first to use the name 'anemone'; however, some authorities believe the word comes from the Syrian nama'an, the cry for the dead Adonis whose blood is described in legend as returning to life in the scarlet anemones.
Common Name	Wood Anemone
Soil	Chalk or Sand enriched by leaf mould from established woodlands.
Sun Aspect	Part Shade
Soil Moisture	Moist
Plant Type	Deciduous Rhizome
Height x Spread in feet	5-6 inches x 6 inches
Foliage	Deeply divided Green
Flower Colour in Month(s). Fruit	White flower with tightly packed button in the middle of the flower, developing from the previously yellow centre, in March-April. These flowers can often last for 2-3 weeks if the weather conditions are cool. Overall flowering period is around 8 weeks long.
Comment	Anemone nemorosa is native to Europe including Britain. Found growing in woodlands. A good bee and bumblebee plant. Mat-forming form. Ideal ground cover in shady areas or woodland gardens. "Has masses of pure white double, button-like flowers. This really is a spectacular plant when in full flower. Height 10-12cm (5-6")." from R. V. Roger Plant 2 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart in September-October. Further growing instructions from The Telegraph. Available from Kevock Garden , R. V. Roger and Bulbmeister

Single Flower. Photo from Kevock Garden Plants		Flowers. Photo from Kevock Garden Plants