Overview
Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) 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
Eriocapitella hupehensis, a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family of plants and has an extensive native distribution across a large area of Asia. The plant was previously known as Anemone hupehensis and is often still referred to as such.
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 hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) 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 hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series)
- 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 hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series)?
Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) need?
Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) 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 hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) hardy in the UK?
Anemone hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series) 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 hupehensis Little Breeze Candy (Little Breeze Series)?
Division of rhizomes.