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Double-flowered cultivar of the wood anemone, known and cultivated for several centuries, one of the oldest and most persistent double white forms in European gardens. Sometimes referred to as 'Flore Pleno' or 'Double White', although these names may cover distinct clones.
Distinguished by its fully double flowers, composed of numerous narrow to broad tepals, arranged in several tight rows forming a dense and regular rosette of pure and immaculate white, reminiscent in miniature of a camellia or double Japanese anemone flower. The stamens are entirely transformed into petaloid parts, eliminating the central yellow bud characteristic of the species and giving the flower a very clean and architectural appearance. Floral diameter of about 3 to 4 cm. The flowering duration is generally a bit longer than that of the single form, with double flowers lasting better and not opening as widely depending on climatic conditions.
Bright green, trisected foliage, similar to that of the species. Flowering from April to May, slightly later than some other cultivars. Creeping rhizome developing into progressive colonies. Sterile plant due to floral duplication, multiplying exclusively by division of the rhizomes, which explains its relatively slow spread. Same requirements as the species: fresh, humus-rich soil, gentle shade under deciduous trees. Very stable and reliable cultivar, recommended for naturalization in garden woodlands.