Overview
Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') 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 × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') is a columnar upright cultivar of the Anemone genus, part of the Ranunculaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels that are moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations with any aspect. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, it can be propagated 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 × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') 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 × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry')
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry')?
Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') need?
Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') 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 × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') hardy in the UK?
Anemone × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry') 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 × hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' ('Prince Henry')?
Seed, Rhizome division.