Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Anemone 'Royal Blush'
Royal Blush Windflower
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 24 to 28 inches
- Width
- 18 to 20 inches
- Flower color
- Pink with a prominent white edge and yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Dark green, oval-shaped, toothed leaves
- Bloom time
- Late summer through autumn
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Prefers moist but well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; may spread through suckering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5–8
- Wildlife
- Bees and butterflies
About this plant
Anemone 'Royal Blush' produces delicate pink blooms accented by white edging and a prominent yellow-green central disc, creating an elegant display of color. The petals appear almost translucent, enhancing their ethereal charm, and the flowers emerge in late summer, continuing into early fall. This extended blooming period adds vibrancy to garden borders or containers as other plants begin to fade.
Originating from a carefully cultivated line of hybrids, 'Royal Blush' showcases the timeless appeal of Japanese anemones while being tailored for garden performance and aesthetic appeal. Its graceful blooms and robust flowering habit make it a versatile choice for adding texture and color to late-season landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
