Fantasy™ Red Riding Hood Anemone (Anemone 'Red Riding Hood')

Fantasy™ Red Riding Hood Anemone (Anemone 'Red Riding Hood') is a compact perennial with double, deep pink flowers in mid to late summer. Dark green foliage provides a contrasting backdrop to the blooms.

Plant near the front or middle of a border where its flowers can be enjoyed up close. This selection is relatively drought tolerant once established and resistant to deer and rabbits.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial
• Habit: Compact
• Spacing: Approximately 2 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Double, deep pink blooms
• Bloom season: Mid to late summer
• Foliage: Dark green leaves
• Additional traits: Deer and rabbit resistant; relatively drought tolerant once established

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance plant can spread aggressively, so monitor its growth where spread is unwanted.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, naturalized areas, woodland gardens, or containers. Pair with lungwort, bleeding hearts, or coral bells for contrasting foliage and seasonal blooms.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.