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.