Other spring anemones to look out for
A. apennina AGM
With its pretty blue (or sometimes white) blooms, this is a little like a smallflowered version of A. nemorosa, but will outperform it in sunny sites. H: 8in (20cm),
A. sylvestris The so-called ‘snowdrop anemone’ features vertical stems that carry nodding, white, scented spring flowers, followed by fluffy seedheads – all set against attractive dark green, maple-like foliage. H: 14in (35cm).