Overview
Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' 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 'Profusion' is a deciduous cultivar of the Anemone genus, known for its columnar upright habit. It thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. This hardy plant (H5) can be grown in full sun or partial shade and suits all garden aspects, whether south, west, east, or north-facing, and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered locations. It is well-suited for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders and beds, as well as underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is possible 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 'Profusion' 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 'Profusion'
- 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 'Profusion'?
Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' need?
Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' 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 'Profusion' hardy in the UK?
Anemone × hybrida 'Profusion' 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 'Profusion'?
Seed, Rhizome division.