Overview
Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Eriocapitella, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' 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 hupehensis 'September Charm' is a cultivar of the genus Eriocapitella, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to all garden aspects, including south, west, east, and north-facing positions. This hardy plant (H5) prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, from chalk to clay and acid to alkaline. Suitable for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and flower borders, it can also be used for underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is achieved by seed or rhizome division.
About the genus
Eriocapitella is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are native to Asia. The generic name Eriocapitella roughly translates to "growing in a small woolly head", which refers to the hairy ovary and fruit of some members of the genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eriocapitella
- 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 hupehensis 'September Charm' 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 hupehensis 'September Charm'
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm'?
Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' need?
Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' 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 'September Charm' hardy in the UK?
Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' 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 hupehensis 'September Charm'?
Seed, Rhizome division.
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