Photo: KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Pruning guide · Perennial
Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis): when and how to prune
Anemone hupehensis
Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | August–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis): when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots appear. In autumn, leave the stems and the woolly seed heads standing.
What else to prune in those months? March
Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis): how to prune it?
- Cut the old stems and dead leaves off just above the ground.
- Take care not to damage the young shoots already at the base.
- There is no need to deadhead: the seed heads are decorative.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis) flowers in August–October, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Caution: Wear gloves: the sap can irritate the skin. Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis) is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Chinese anemone (Anemone hupehensis) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.