I’ve chosen quite a few shy plants for February’s Six Plants to Love. I always think there’s something quite classy about a plant that just creeps quietly out to meet you. Woodland anemones fall into this group. Even though they don’t shout ‘Oi, I’m flowering, look at me!’, a carpet of them under trees is breathtaking. These little daisy-flowered plants spread happily in slightly damp, humus-rich spots in the shade, as their natural habitat is English woodland.
Vital stats:
Location:
Dig in plenty of leafmould before planting
Light:
Shade
When to plant:
Autumn
What can I expect from this plant?
Height: 7cm
Spread: 7cm
Flowers: February
