Overview
Anemone apennina 'Plena' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone apennina 'Plena' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and under trees.
About
Anemone apennina 'Plena' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Anemone genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with fibrous or rhizomatous root systems and palmately lobed leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions and a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, containers, or planting under trees, and is best propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- 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, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anemone apennina 'Plena' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Under trees
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone apennina 'Plena'
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars, slugs
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone apennina 'Plena'?
Anemone apennina 'Plena' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone apennina 'Plena' need?
Anemone apennina 'Plena' 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 apennina 'Plena' hardy in the UK?
Anemone apennina 'Plena' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Anemone apennina 'Plena'?
Division of rhizomes.
More in the Anemone genus
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- Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Plus Edge' (Mistral Plus Series)
- Anemone cylindricacandle anemone
- Anemone demissa
- Anemone drummondii subsp. drummondii
- Anemone nemorosa 'Behemoth Blue'
- Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand'
- Anemone nemorosa 'Hannah Gubbay'