Overview
Anemone pavonina is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone pavonina 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 pavonina is a columnar upright cultivar of the Anemone genus, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects, including south, west, east, and north-facing positions. It adapts well to a variety of soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions and a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, beds, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Propagation can be achieved 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 pavonina 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 pavonina
- Propagation
- Seed, Rhizome division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone pavonina?
Anemone pavonina prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone pavonina need?
Anemone pavonina 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 pavonina hardy in the UK?
Anemone pavonina 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 pavonina?
Seed, Rhizome division.