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Wood Anemone

Anemonoides nemorosa · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
5–30 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
Moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerates chalk, loam, sand, clay; pH acid, alkaline, or neutral.
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

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Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use copper tape barriers, beer traps, or iron phosphate-based pellets to deter feeding.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection is severe.

Leaf eelworms: Remove and destroy affected plants; avoid replanting in the same spot for several years.

Caterpillars: Hand-pick caterpillars or use biological controls like nematodes for larger infestations.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially during winter dormancy.

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