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Add Lasting Elegance with Anemone 'Queen Charlotte'

The Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' is a celebrated Japanese anemone prized for its resilience and late-season colour. This hardy perennial stands out with its delicate, semi-double pale pink blooms featuring bright yellow centres, floating gracefully above deep green foliage. Native to East Asia, the 'Queen Charlotte' variety is renowned for its ability to thrive in UK gardens year after year.

• Botanical Name: Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature Height & Spread: Up to 90cm tall x 60cm wide
• Flowering Period: Late summer through early autumn (August–October)
• Position: Prefers full sun or partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist but well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam or sandy soils
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (RHS H7)

Cultivation & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn when soil is workable.
• Location Tips: Choose a spot sheltered from strong winds; ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or under deciduous trees.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth appears.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower stems and tidy up foliage after flowering. Divide clumps every few years in early spring if overcrowded.

A Garden Favourite for Pollinators

'Queen Charlotte' not only elevates your planting scheme but also supports local wildlife. Its open flowers attract bees and other pollinators at a time when nectar sources are dwindling. Pair it with other late-flowering perennials like Rudbeckia, Aster, or ornamental grasses for a vibrant autumn display.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Anemone 'Queen Charlotte'?
  The best times are spring or autumn when the soil is moist and workable.
• How much sun does it need?
  This anemone thrives in full sun to partial shade—avoid deep shade for best flowering.
• Is it suitable for pots?
  'Queen Charlotte' can be grown in large containers with good drainage and regular watering but performs best in open ground.