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Fall in Love® Deeply Japanese Anemone: Deep Rose for Late Summer
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Fall in Love® Deeply Japanese anemone opens satiny, cup-shaped flowers 2½ to 3 inches across in deep rose pink, each around a green center ringed with golden stamens. They sway on tall, slender, branching stems above a mound of deeply lobed leaves from late August into fall. It is darker than its sister variety, Sweetly, and has a refined, restrained habit.
That restraint matters. Many Japanese anemones spread aggressively, but this one creeps slowly by rhizomes and behaves in a mixed border. It wants richer, moister soil and some afternoon shade, so it lives near your lavender rather than in its bed.
Fall in Love Deeply at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Anemone Fall in Love® 'Deeply' |
| Flowers | Satiny, cup-shaped, deep rose pink, 2½ to 3 inches |
| Bloom | Starts late August, peaks mid-September |
| Size | 20 to 26 inches tall, 24 to 30 inches wide |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4 to 8 |
| Light | Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade in hot summers |
| Spread | Slowly, by rhizomes |
| Deer and rabbits | Resistant |
A late-season partner for a lavender garden
By late August, lavender has been harvested and pruned, and the sunny beds go quiet. Fall in Love Deeply takes over the color in a nearby partly shaded border or woodland edge, carrying deep rose flowers into September and beyond. It is a smart choice for tricky light, such as a bed that gets morning sun and afternoon shade, which is too shady for lavender but fine for this anemone.
Its deep rose tone pairs well with the purple foliage of coral bells, ferns and late asters. Map out which beds get afternoon shade in the Companion Plant Planner.
Planting and care
- Timing: plant in spring so roots settle before winter.
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist and well-drained. Wet winter soil rots the crowns.
- Light: afternoon shade keeps the leaves from scorching in hot, dry spells.
- First winter: mulch lightly and leave the foliage standing until spring.
- Patience: plants can take a season to settle in before blooming strongly.
- Pests: Japanese and blister beetles may feed on leaves; leaf spot can appear in crowded, damp plantings.
A safety note
All parts of Japanese anemone are toxic if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin. Wear gloves when dividing or cutting back, and plant it away from where pets or small children might chew on it.
About the plug tray
Fall in Love Deeply is offered as a 72-cell plug tray, suited to growers and larger border plantings. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Will it take over my garden?
No. Unlike aggressive Japanese anemones, it spreads slowly by rhizomes and stays well-behaved in a mixed border.
How is Deeply different from Sweetly?
Deeply has darker, deep rose pink flowers. Sweetly has rich rose pink, semi-double flowers on a fuller mound.
Do pollinators visit it?
Yes. Its late flowers are a welcome food source for bees as the season winds down.
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