Overview
Semiaquilegia adnata is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Semiaquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Semiaquilegia adnata 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, rock garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Semiaquilegia adnata is a bushy, deciduous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. As a member of the Semiaquilegia genus, it resembles Aquilegia but features flowers without spurs and with a swollen base. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile, moist but well-drained, and can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, offering interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Semiaquilegia is a genus of flowering plants of the family Ranunculaceae, native to eastern Asia. The genus was first proposed by the botanist Tomitaro Makino in 1902. Most authorities generally hold that there is only one species in the genus, Semiaquilegia adoxoides, though other species have been proposed as members.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Semiaquilegia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Semiaquilegia adnata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Semiaquilegia adnata
- Propagation
- Seed sown as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Semiaquilegia adnata?
Semiaquilegia adnata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Semiaquilegia adnata need?
Semiaquilegia adnata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Semiaquilegia adnata hardy in the UK?
Semiaquilegia adnata 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 Semiaquilegia adnata?
Seed sown as soon as ripe.