In a garden Anemone nemorosa will only thrive in at least dappled shade, on soil with a high content of organic material, preferably old leaf compost.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as European thimbleweed is a hardy plant.
How long does European thimbleweed take to grow?
These estimates for how long European thimbleweed takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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In Belgium, Anemone nemorosa is considered to be an indicator of ‘old woods’, as it will only appear spontaneously in century-old woodland areas (which aren’t easily found in that overpopulated country).