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Anemone 'Pamina'

Pamina Windflower

A very popular fall-blooming perennial with abundant rose-pink to deep rose double flowers on slender stems above a mound of attractive foliage. ‘Pamina’ shines in perennial borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings when many other plants are finishing their season.

Key features



Width: 24–36 in (2–3 ft)



Height: 30–36 in (2.5–3 ft)



Flower color: Deep rose-pink / magenta tones



Bloom time: Late summer to mid-fall (often into October)



Foliage: Dark green, basal clump with airy stems above



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade (best in part shade in hot climates)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; fertile humus-rich soil preferred



Water: Moderate (keep evenly moist)



Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8 (reports range to 9)



Landscape use



Beds and borders: Excellent for late-season color



Cottage and perennial gardens



Underplanting for shrubs and trees



Cut flowers: graceful stems last well in bouquets



Notes



Often considered one of the best Japanese anemones for gardens due to its color, size, and bloom duration.



Can spread by rhizomes over time, forming attractive drifts if given room.



Generally deer and rabbit resistant and attractive to pollinators. 

Plant type
Perennial
Height
2'-3'
Width
2'-3'
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer
Flower color
Pink, Rose
Leaf color
Dark Green
Fall color
Dark Green, Green
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Well Drained
Shape
Clumping, Spreading
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No