Overview
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.05–0.15 metres tall. Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers and under trees.
About
Anemonoides nemorosa, the wood anemone, also historically known as windflower because of William Turner's interpretation of its Latin name anemone in his 1551 New Herball, is an early spring flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to Europe. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing 5–15 cm (2–6 in) tall.
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, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.05–0.15 metres
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Under trees
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand'
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to leaf eelworms, caterpillars, slugs
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand'?
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' need?
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' 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.
How big does Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' grow?
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' reaches a height of 0.05–0.15 metres.
Is Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' hardy in the UK?
Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Anemone nemorosa 'Bracteata, New Zealand'?
Division of rhizomes.