Overview
Anemone tomentosa is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Eriocapitella, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a clump-forming cultivar within the genus Eriocapitella, part of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a deciduous plant suited to a range of garden settings including cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and flower borders. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates various soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by seed or division of rhizomes.
About the genus
Eriocapitella is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are native to Asia. The generic name Eriocapitella roughly translates to "growing in a small woolly head", which refers to the hairy ovary and fruit of some members of the genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eriocapitella
- 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa
- 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 tomentosa?
Anemone tomentosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone tomentosa need?
Anemone tomentosa 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 tomentosa hardy in the UK?
Anemone tomentosa 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 tomentosa?
Seed, Division of rhizomes.