Fantasy Pocahontas Anemone
Anemone hupehensis 'Fantasy Pocahontas', Anemone x hybrida 'Fantasy Pocahontas', Eriocapitella hupehensis 'Fantasy Pocahontas'Anemone Pocahontas is a modern twist on the classic Japanese anemone, bred for compactness, bold blooms, and improved garden performance. Unlike traditional tall anemones, this selection forms a neat, rounded mound reaching only 12 to 18 inches tall, making it ideal for borders, containers, or smaller garden beds. Its vibrant, semi-double pink blooms have a rich yellow center and appear in profusion from late summer into fall.
The flowers rise on wiry stems above deep green foliage, creating a striking contrast and adding gentle movement to the garden. Anemone Pocahontas is part of the Fantasy™ series from Plants Nouveau and is known for its improved branching and floriferous nature. It blooms prolifically for weeks and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, even as other summer flowers begin to fade.
This variety thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It’s also deer and rabbit-resistant, low-maintenance, and suitable for mass plantings, edging, or containers on patios and balconies. Whether planted alone or with other fall-blooming perennials, it offers a splash of vibrant pink when it’s needed most.
Care Instructions:
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; in hot climates, offer light afternoon shade to preserve foliage and bloom quality.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment; avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to promote healthy foliage and abundant blooms.
Pruning: After the main bloom period, you may trim back flower stalks to tidy the plant; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Companion Plants: Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, hydrangeas, ferns or late-season perennials like asters and sedums for layered texture and contrasting bloom times.
