Fantasy Red Riding Hood Windflower
Anemone hupehensis 'Fantasy Red Riding Hood'Fantasy Red Riding Hood Windflower is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its vibrant rose-red semi-double flowers, bright golden centers, and tidy, mounded habit. Beginning in late summer and continuing well into fall, masses of cheerful blooms rise above attractive deep green foliage, bringing bold color to the garden when many other perennials have finished flowering. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Its compact size makes Fantasy Red Riding Hood an outstanding choice for smaller gardens, mixed perennial borders, woodland edges, patio containers, and cottage gardens. Unlike taller windflowers, this variety remains neat and manageable while producing an abundance of blooms on sturdy stems. Its colorful flowers also make beautiful additions to fresh-cut bouquets.
Typically growing 18 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, this easy-care perennial thrives in partial sun and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Once established, it forms slowly expanding clumps that provide reliable late-season color year after year. Regular moisture during hot, dry weather helps maintain peak flowering performance.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a location with moist, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
Sunlight: Prefers partial sun to light shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot or dry weather.
Fertilizing: Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage strong growth and abundant blooms.
Pruning: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and cut back foliage after frost for a tidy appearance.
Winter Care: Apply mulch after the first frost to insulate roots and protect from extreme cold.
Companion Plants: Pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, asters, and ornamental grasses for layered fall texture and color.
Its compact habit, vibrant blooms, and exceptional late-season display make Fantasy™ Red Riding Hood Windflower an excellent choice for adding lasting color to shaded and partially shaded landscapes.
Landscape Solutions:
- Perfect for smaller gardens and borders with its compact, tidy habit.
- Brightens partially shaded planting areas with abundant blooms.
- Attracts honey bees and butterflies during the late growing season.
- Provides excellent cut flowers for late-season floral arrangements.
