Not sure why the Japanese anemone 'September Charm' is called that because it's full of flowers right now in July, but I suspect it will still be in September as well. Pollinating insects love it and, really, it's just stunning. The only problem with it is that it can be a bit pushy, pushing out underground shoots that spring up here and there but really, it's controllable, you just have to pull them up if they are springing up where you don't want them.
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| Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' |
I mention rain or shine because today is Saturday and, here on the Pennine Mountains of West Yorkshire, it is about 17 degrees and chucking it down with rain. Two days ago, it was 30 degrees plus with dazzling sunshine. I know we are all supposed to worry about global warming, climate change, and all that but here, in the UK, or at least here on the Pennines, rain and sun is a lovely combination and a blessing for my garden.
Regarding cultivation of 'September Charm' the label it came with said: 'September Charm is a valuable autumn flowering perennial with bright purple-pink flowers in September. It is suitable for sun or partial shade in rich, well-drained soil. It flowers late summer to early autumn and achieves a height of 80-90cm (32-34in) and spread of 45cm (18"). After flowering, cut stems down to ground level.'
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| Japanese Anemone 'September Charm' |
