japanese anemone varieties
Japanese anemone varieties are celebrated for their late-summer to autumn blooms and their effortless ability to add a touch of elegance to New Zealand gardens. Renowned for their resilience and long flowering season, Japanese anemones feature large, silky petals in hues ranging from pure white to soft pinks and vibrant magentas. These perennial beauties thrive in both sun and partial shade, making them a versatile choice for gardeners seeking lasting colour as other flowers begin to fade. Whether you have a formal bed, a relaxed cottage border, or want to introduce pollinator-friendly plants to your landscape, there’s a Japanese anemone variety to suit every setting.
Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum)
Acer palmatum Amoenum is a variety of the commonly known, Japanese Maple, and is grown for its rich display of colourful foliage. Leaves on this medium-sized, deciduous tree emerge light green-yellow in spring, age to dark green, then develop brilliant shades of red in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad crown to about 10 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer Amoenum makes for a magnificent and colourful specimen and is well suited to avenue planting.
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Acer palmatum pendulum Julian (Acer palmatum dissectum pendulum Julian)
Acer palmatum pendulum Julian is an impressive Japanese Maple that features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping foliage. The finely cut leaves emerge purple in spring, mature to bronze-green though summer, then develop brilliant orange and yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Acer palmatum pendulum Julian makes for an impressive specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, or planting around outdoor living areas.
