Overview
Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Eriocapitella, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' 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 'Superba' is a cultivar of the genus Eriocapitella, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a deciduous perennial with a columnar upright habit, suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a range of soil types, from chalk to clay, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be propagated 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 'Superba' 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 'Superba'
- 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 'Superba'?
Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' need?
Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' 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 'Superba' hardy in the UK?
Anemone hupehensis 'Superba' 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 'Superba'?
Seed, Rhizome division.