Overview
Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' is a columnar upright perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' grows best in partial shade and full sun, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and cut flowers.
About
Eriocapitella × hybrida is a hybrid of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. The parents of the hybrid are E.
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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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- partial shade, full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- east, west
- Exposure
- sheltered, exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, woodland gardens, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'
- Cultivation
- Plant in spring or autumn; prefers humus-rich soil; mulch in winter
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to ground level
- Propagation
- division in spring or autumn, seed
- Pest resistance
- Leaf eelworms, Caterpillars, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'?
Plant in spring or autumn; prefers humus-rich soil; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'?
Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' prefers partial shade and full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' need?
Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'?
Cut back after flowering to ground level.
Is Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' hardy in the UK?
Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' 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 'Queen Charlotte'?
Division in spring or autumn, seed.