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Description
Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte, also known as the Queen Charlotte Japanese Anemone, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to China and Japan and is valued for its showy flowers and lush foliage. This plant grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has a spread of 2-3 feet. It blooms in late summer and early autumn, producing large, semi-double flowers that are pink in color and have a diameter of 2-3 inches. The flowers are borne on long, slender stems that rise above the foliage, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements. The leaves of Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte are dark green and deeply lobed, giving the plant an attractive, fern-like appearance.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Anemone |
Appearance
Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte has large, semi-double flowers that are pink in color and have a diameter of 2-3 inches. The flowers are borne on long, slender stems that rise above the foliage. The leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, giving the plant an attractive, fern-like appearance. This plant grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has a spread of 2-3 feet.
Care Guide
Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte requires moderate watering and should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It prefers well-draining soil and should be planted in a location that receives partial shade. This plant is hardy in zones 4-8 and should be protected from frost during the winter months.
Common Pests & Diseases
Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, it may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, and slugs.
Habitat
Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte is native to China and Japan and is typically found growing in woodlands and meadows. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte be grown in containers?
A: Yes, it can be grown in containers as long as the container is large enough to accommodate its size and it is placed in a location that receives partial shade.
Q: How often should Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte be watered?
A: It should be watered when the soil feels dry to the touch, about once a week.
Q: How long do the flowers of Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte last?
A: The flowers last for several weeks, from late summer to early autumn.
Q: Is Anemone Hybrida Konigin Charlotte deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally deer resistant.
Related Plants
- Anemone Hupehensis
- Anemone Sylvestris
- Anemone X Hybrida
References
- “Anemone Hybrida ‘Konigin Charlotte’.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a970.
- “Anemone Hybrida ‘Konigin Charlotte’.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/117268/Anemone-hybrida-Konigin-Charlotte/Details.
- “Japanese Anemone.” Gardening Know How, gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/anemone/japanese-anemone-care.htm.
