Overview
Anemone × fulgens is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone × fulgens 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 × fulgens is a deciduous cultivar of the Anemone genus, known for its columnar upright habit. It thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions and a soil pH ranging from acid to alkaline. This hardy plant (H5) can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures. It is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, and can be used for underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is possible by seed or rhizome division.
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, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone × fulgens 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 × fulgens
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone × fulgens?
Anemone × fulgens prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone × fulgens need?
Anemone × fulgens 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 × fulgens hardy in the UK?
Anemone × fulgens 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 × fulgens?
Seed, Rhizome division.