Overview
Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' 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 x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. This deciduous cultivar features palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers with typically five petals, characteristic of the Anemone genus. It thrives in moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, containers, and planting under trees, with spring as its season of interest. Propagation is 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 x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' 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 x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis'
- 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 x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis'?
Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' need?
Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' 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 lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' hardy in the UK?
Anemone x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis' 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 x lipsiensis 'Vindobonensis'?
Division of rhizomes.