A Compact Fall Anemone in Soft Pink

Harlequin Cameo Anemone (Anemone 'Harlequin Cameo') brings the late-season charm of Japanese anemones to a tidier, more compact package, lifting soft pink, golden-eyed flowers on slender stems above neat mounds of dark foliage from late summer into fall. Its smaller stature suits the front of part-shade borders and containers, adding fresh color just as the season winds down. Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly, it's a graceful pick for Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine gardens.

Landscape Uses

Use Harlequin Cameo at the front of part-shade borders, in containers, and along woodland edges for compact late-season color. It pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, and ornamental grasses.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring so the roots establish well before winter. In colder parts of Minnesota, a protected site and winter mulch improve overwintering.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill with compost-enriched soil, water thoroughly, and mulch 2–3 inches deep.

Watering

First Year: Keep the soil consistently moist, watering 2–3 times per week. Anemones dislike drying out.
After Year One: Water regularly during dry spells; they prefer steady moisture.
Drip Irrigation: A soaker hose or drip line keeps the root zone evenly moist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does it get?
It stays compact at about 14–18 inches, ideal for the front of beds and containers.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
It's reliably hardy in the Twin Cities; in colder areas plant in a sheltered spot and mulch for winter.

When does it bloom?
Late summer into fall.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, deer tend to avoid anemones.

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Pair Harlequin Cameo with taller fall anemones, hostas, and ornamental grasses for a layered late-season part-shade border.