Overview
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' is a plant with a matforming, clump forming, columnar upright habit in the genus Anemone, with deciduous foliage. Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' 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, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs and garden edging.
About
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' is a perennial hybrid in the genus Anemone that combines a mat-forming, clump-forming base with columnar upright flowering stems. The foliage is deciduous and the plant flowers March to June. It performs in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils. Give it a sheltered position to reduce exposure.
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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In the garden
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' is a hybrid anemone that sets a low mat of foliage from which upright, columnar stems rise to carry the flowers. The cultivar sits within the broader Anemone group and displays the dual habit of forming both a ground cover and distinct flowering shoots. The foliage is deciduous, so the plant retreats to ground level outside the growing season. Plant in full sun or partial shade on any aspect — south, west, east or north — provided the site is sheltered from prevailing wind. It tolerates a wide range of soils (chalk, clay, loam and sand) and will grow in acid, neutral or alkaline conditions; aim for a soil that is moist but well-drained rather than waterlogged. The hardiness rating H5 means it is hardy in most UK gardens but benefits from a protected spot in exposed locations. Use 'September Charm' where its mat-forming habit can be put to work: as ground cover, on banks and slopes, in flower borders and beds, rock gardens, or in patio containers. It is also suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs where the low foliage base supports spring flower display. Expect the contrast between the low leaf mat and the taller flowering stems to provide focused interest in the March to June season.
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
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Rhizomes, Tubers
- Pest resistance
- Caterpillars, Slugs, Leaf eelworms
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm'?
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' need?
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' 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 x hyb. 'September Charm' hardy in the UK?
Anemone x hyb. 'September Charm' 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 x hyb. 'September Charm'?
Seed, Division, Rhizomes, Tubers.