Overview
Anemone montana is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone montana 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 montana is a deciduous, columnar upright plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for all garden aspects and both exposed and sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders and beds, as well as underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is achieved through 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 montana 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 montana
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone montana?
Anemone montana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone montana need?
Anemone montana 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 montana hardy in the UK?
Anemone montana 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 montana?
Seed, Rhizome division.