Overview

Anemone × seemanii is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone × seemanii 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 × seemanii is a cultivar of the Anemone genus, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This deciduous plant has a columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers moist but well-drained conditions with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings such as cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, flower borders, 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 × seemanii 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 × seemanii

Propagation
Seed, Rhizome division
Pest resistance
Aphids, Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance
Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Anemone × seemanii?

Anemone × seemanii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Anemone × seemanii need?

Anemone × seemanii 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 × seemanii hardy in the UK?

Anemone × seemanii 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 × seemanii?

Seed, Rhizome division.

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