Overview
Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) 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
Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Like other Anemone species, it features palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers typically with five petals. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suited for borders, containers, or planting under trees and is best propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
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 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Under trees
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d)
- 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 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d)?
Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) need?
Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) 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 nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) hardy in the UK?
Anemone nemorosa 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d) 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 'Knightshayes Vestal' (d)?
Division of rhizomes.