Overview
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Pulsatilla, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea is a deciduous, columnar upright cultivar within the Pulsatilla genus, part of the Ranunculaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for a range of garden settings such as rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders, it can also be used for underplanting roses and shrubs. This hardy plant is suitable for exposed or sheltered aspects facing any direction and can be propagated by seed or rhizome division.
About the genus
Pulsatilla is a genus that contains about 40 species of herbaceous perennial plants native to meadows and prairies of North America, Europe, and Asia. Common names include pasque flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter flower, and meadow anemone. Several species are valued ornamentals because of their finely-dissected leaves, solitary bell-shaped flowers, and plumed seed heads.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulsatilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea?
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea need?
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea hardy in the UK?
Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anemone alpina subsp. sulphurea?
Seed, Rhizome division.
