Overview
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica is a clump-forming or spreading, upright to carpeting perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous; deeply cut or lobed, sometimes confined to a basal rosette foliage. Anemone hupehensis var. japonica grows best in full sun to partial shade and according to group, and tolerates fertile loam with plenty of humus soils and acid and neutral or alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5–H7. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and shade gardens. It is native to China and Japan.
About
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica is a clump-forming perennial in the Ranunculaceae with an upright to carpeting habit. It carries deciduous, deeply cut or lobed leaves and flowers from March to June. Grow it in fertile loam enriched with plenty of humus, keeping the soil moist but well drained, in full sun to partial shade. Rated H5–H7, it survives the majority of UK winters when planted in a sheltered spot.
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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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In the garden
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica is a perennial member of the Ranunculaceae native to China and Japan that forms either neat clumps or a more spreading carpet of growth. Leaves are deciduous and often deeply divided; flowering takes place from March to June, providing an early-season display before many summer perennials take over. Locate plants in fertile loam with plenty of humus and maintain moisture without waterlogging, as they prefer moist but well-drained soil. Soil pH is not critical — acid, neutral or alkaline situations are all acceptable — and exposure should be sheltered. Light requirements range from full sun to partial shade depending on the selection, so choose a brighter spot for more sun-tolerant groups and a shadier site for those that perform better with afternoon shelter. The species is rated H5–H7 (hardy to fully hardy), so it will tolerate typical UK winters when given shelter from prevailing winds. Use Windflower at the back of borders, in woodland gardens or in shaded parts of the garden where its upright-to-carpet habit can either provide structure or fill a low ground layer. Plant in groups to read as a single element and to make the most of its March–June flowering period.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade, according to group
- Soil type
- Fertile loam with plenty of humus
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral or alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well drained
- Aspect
- Any
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5–H7
Plant details
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming or spreading, upright to carpeting
- Foliage
- Deciduous; deeply cut or lobed, sometimes confined to a basal rosette
- Suggested uses
- Borders, woodland gardens, shade gardens
- Native to
- China, Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone hupehensis var. japonica
- Cultivation
- Match the group to the site. Spring woodlanders such as A. nemorosa want humus-rich soil in dappled shade and should be moved while dormant, whereas the tall autumn-flowering Japanese kinds prefer sun or light shade in richer ground. The latter travel by running roots and are hard to remove once settled, so place them where that is an asset.
- Pruning
- Cut spent stems back after flowering. Allow spring kinds to die down naturally so the tubers and rhizomes can build reserves.
- Propagation
- Divide fibrous-rooted kinds in spring or autumn and separate tubers and rhizomes while dormant. Root cuttings suit the Japanese anemones.
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and caterpillars may damage young foliage; otherwise resilient.
- Disease resistance
- Generally healthy, though powdery mildew and anemone smut can affect crowded or stressed plants.
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Anemone hupehensis var. japonica?
Match the group to the site. Spring woodlanders such as A. nemorosa want humus-rich soil in dappled shade and should be moved while dormant, whereas the tall autumn-flowering Japanese kinds prefer sun or light shade in richer ground. The latter travel by running roots and are hard to remove once settled, so place them where that is an asset.
Where is the best place to plant Anemone hupehensis var. japonica?
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica prefers full sun to partial shade and according to group. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone hupehensis var. japonica need?
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica grows best in fertile loam with plenty of humus soil. It prefers acid and neutral or alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well drained.
How do I prune Anemone hupehensis var. japonica?
Cut spent stems back after flowering. Allow spring kinds to die down naturally so the tubers and rhizomes can build reserves.
Is Anemone hupehensis var. japonica hardy in the UK?
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 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 var. japonica?
Divide fibrous-rooted kinds in spring or autumn and separate tubers and rhizomes while dormant. Root cuttings suit the Japanese anemones.