Overview
Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' 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 ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' is a clump-forming 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 north, east, south, and west-facing positions. It adapts well to a variety of soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained and can tolerate acid, alkaline, or neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Propagation is possible by seed or division of rhizomes.
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
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 ranunculoides 'Pleniflora'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Leaf eelworms, Caterpillars, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora'?
Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' need?
Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' 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 ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' hardy in the UK?
Anemone ranunculoides 'Pleniflora' 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 ranunculoides 'Pleniflora'?
Seed, Division of rhizomes.