How big does Japanese anemone grow?

About 1 m × 1 m after ten years (height × width).

What soil does Japanese anemone grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, calcareous.

Is Japanese anemone hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Japanese anemone flower?

Flowering: August–October, white, pink.

How much water does Japanese anemone need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

How much does Japanese anemone cost?

It sells for roughly €4 to €6 in local shops, depending on size.

Japanese anemone

Anemone × hybrida

Japanese anemone (Anemone × hybrida) is a perennial that reaches 1 m × 1 m after ten years. Light: part shade, full sun. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about €4.

Illustration of Japanese anemone — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

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 in part shade. It wants moist, humus-rich soil and its leaves scorch where the ground dries out in full sun. It is slow to settle in, but once established it spreads steadily by its roots, so give it room.

Watch out for

In the hot, dry summers of Central Europe the foliage burns in full sun and the plant declines without watering. It does not tolerate waterlogged soil in winter. Leaf spot, powdery and downy mildew, nematodes and slugs occur occasionally, and tall cultivars may need staking in windy spots. Once established it spreads strongly and resprouts from root pieces left in the ground.

Key facts

Light: Part shade, Full sun
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 1 m × 1 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D August–October, white, pink

Group	Perennial
Light	Part shade, Full sun
Size after 10 years	1 m × 1 m
Ultimate size	0.6–1.2 m × 0.6–1.2 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	August–October, white, pink
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	High
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	50 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €4

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
10-15 cm	approx. €5
size not stated	approx. €4 – €4.40

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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