Anemone x Whirlwind

available mid May

Anemone x Whirlwind photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Japanese Anemone

Anemone 'Whirlwind' is a late summer bloomer producing large semi-double white flowers. It is not an aggressive grower in our garden but will spread slowly to form a nice clump. It is best siuated in morning sun in a sheltered location. 

  • Size: 1gal
  • Height: 76 - 91 cm (30 - 36 in)
  • Spread: 76 - 91 cm (30 - 36 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
  • Bloom Time: early fall
  • Leaf Colour: dark green
  • Bloom Colour: white
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Anemone 'Whirlwind' likes sun to partial shade in good soil that has been enriched with a little compost. It is on the edge of hardiness in our area so provide a sheltered spot for it, mulch it well and do not expect rapid growth from it.