How big does Chinese anemone grow?

About 75 cm × 45 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 45–80 cm × 30–45 cm.

What soil does Chinese anemone grow in?

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

Is Chinese anemone hardy?

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

Is Chinese anemone toxic to children?

Yes, it is mildly toxic to children.

When does Chinese anemone flower?

Flowering: August–October, pink, white.

How much water does Chinese anemone need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

How much does Chinese anemone cost?

It sells for roughly HUF 1,300 to HUF 4,000 in local shops, depending on size.

Chinese anemone

Anemone hupehensis

Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis) is a perennial that reaches 75 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Mildly toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about HUF 1,300.

Illustration of Chinese 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 in pink or white from late summer until the first frosts, bringing colour when most of the border has finished. It does best in part shade and a sheltered spot, in fertile soil that stays moist but drains well. It is slow to get going, but once settled it gradually forms a colony from root runners, so give it room to spread.

Watch out for

The foliage scorches in hot, dry sun, and without watering it struggles in the dry summers of Central Europe. It does not tolerate waterlogged soil in winter, and young plants can be lost in their first winter or two during hard frost without snow cover, so plant in spring and mulch with leaves for the first winters. Powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust and foliar nematodes may appear, and slugs eat the new shoots. Once established it spreads by root runners, and it dislikes being moved.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 75 cm × 45 cm
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D August–October, pink, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	75 cm × 45 cm
Ultimate size	45–80 cm × 30–45 cm
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	August–October, pink, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Medium
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	45 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic
Typical price	from about HUF 1,300

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
size not stated	approx. HUF 1,300 – HUF 4,000

Frequently asked questions

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

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