Japanese Anemone Prinz Heinrich

An unusual and attractive form of Japanese anemone for late summer colour, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica Prinz Heinrich is a herbaceous perennial with a suckering habit. The attractively cut, semi-evergreen leaves are deep green. From August to September, the plant bears deep rose-pink semi-double flowers with a ring of golden stamens round a green eye; the petals are unusual, narrow, quilled and slightly in-rolled. The flowers emerge a rich rose-purple, softening in colour as they age, and are good for pollinators. Choose the site carefully, as Japanese anemone Prinz Heinrich can spread rapidly once it has settled in.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Late summer to early autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 31” (80cm) Spread: 2’ (60cm)

Photos by Mark and Ed, cropped, and licensed under CC BY 2.0.