Chinese anemone and Japanese anemone are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Anemone hupehensis 75 cm × 45 cm after 10 years
A perennial that flowers in pink or white from late summer until the first frosts, bringing colour when most of the border has finished. It does…
Anemone × hybrida 1 m × 1 m after 10 years
A perennial that flowers from late summer into autumn, when most borders are winding down: white or pink blooms float on slender stems and look best…
Japanese anemone grows larger: 1 m × 1 m after ten years, against 75 cm × 45 cm for Chinese anemone.
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Feature
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Chinese anemone
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Japanese anemone
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 75 cm × 45 cm | 1 m × 1 m |
| Ultimate size | 45–80 cm × 30–45 cm | 0.6–1.2 m × 0.6–1.2 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Part shade, Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | August–October, pink, white | August–October, white, pink |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Low | Low |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 45 cm | 50 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €7.40 | approx. €6 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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