inspired by Japanese anemones

We had lunch in the lovely gardens of Settle Meeting House today. The simple gravestones had been moved to the side of the garden at the base of a high stone wall. These Japanese anemones were growing happily beside them. This is particularly appropriate when I read that 'in 1844, Robert Fortune brought the plant to England from China, where he found it often planted about graves'

I have been noticing how well this plant thrives in this area, so have added it to the list of plants I would like to have in our garden.