Overview
Anemone rupestris is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone rupestris 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 rupestris is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Like other Anemone species, it has fibrous, rhizomatous roots and palmately lobed leaves. This deciduous plant produces saucer-shaped flowers with typically five petals, appearing in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for chalk, clay, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH levels, it prefers moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for borders, containers, or planting under trees and is propagated by 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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anemone rupestris 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 rupestris
- 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 rupestris?
Anemone rupestris prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone rupestris need?
Anemone rupestris 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 rupestris hardy in the UK?
Anemone rupestris 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 rupestris?
Division of rhizomes.