Pure white single flowers with golden stamens sway on tall wiry stems above handsome dark foliage from late summer into autumn. An award-winning, shade-tolerant classic; sap can irritate.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Japanese Windflower
Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in autumn.
Where to grow Japanese Windflower
Japanese Windflower suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Japanese Windflower does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Japanese Windflower does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Japanese Windflower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Japanese Windflower in the garden
Japanese Windflower earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Japanese Windflower. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Japanese Windflower
Plant Sale lists Japanese Windflower as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
