Anemone de Caen (Anemone palmata)
Care, watering, light and tips for Anemone de Caen on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Anemone de Caen
Anemone palmata, commonly known as Palmate Anemone, is a delightful perennial plant from the Ranunculaceae family, prized for its vibrant yellow flowers that emerge in spring. Its deeply lobed, palmate basal leaves lend it a delicate and attractive appearance. It is ideal for rock gardens, border fronts, or as ground cover in semi-shaded areas.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa.
Care tips
It prefers a location with partial shade or filtered sun, especially in warm climates, to protect its delicate flowers. Watering should be regular during flowering, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged; it tolerates drought better once established. It requires well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Anemone de Caen
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves, sudden wilting, no flowering or withered blooms.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, check drainage, and water moderately if soil is dry.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun (especially in hot climates), waterlogging, or extreme drought.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct watering and exposure. It's resilient!