Foliage makes a low green mound through the summer, bursting into colour in August, when the brilliant blue starry flowers appear. As summer turns to fall, the whole plant begins to turn shades of bright scarlet and finally maroon red. Allow it room to spread, as plants want to form a patch by making underground stolons. K nigin Charlotte' Japanese Anemone are outstanding plants for the late summer and fall garden. The branching stems of poppy-like flowers are superb for cutting.
Plants prefer a rich, moist site, spreading to form a large patch.
Good for part shade. Use a winter mulch in colder regions, particularly if planting in the fall. Easily divided in early spring. This new selection has dark bronzy-brown leaves all season long, setting off the late summer display of fuzzy white flower clusters. Useful in shady situations and will even tolerate dry shade under deciduous trees once plants are established.