Overview
Anemone demissa is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone demissa 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 demissa is a clump-forming cultivar of the Anemone genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous, or tuberous roots. This deciduous plant features palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers typically with five petals. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH, it prefers moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for borders, containers, or under trees and flowers in spring and summer.
About the genus
Anemone is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are commonly called windflowers. They are native to the temperate and subtropical regions of all regions except Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
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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 demissa 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 demissa
- 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 demissa?
Anemone demissa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone demissa need?
Anemone demissa 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 demissa hardy in the UK?
Anemone demissa 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 demissa?
Division of rhizomes.