Hupeh anemone Plant Care

Hupeh anemone (Eriocapitella hupehensis) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Eriocapitella genus. Hupeh anemone is native to Asia, Eastern Himalaya region, East Asia, Southeast Asia. Hupeh anemone is also known as Chinese anemone, Japanese anemone, Thimbleweed.

Hupeh anemone displays a clumping, upright growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hupeh anemone produces delicate pink or white flowers with a central crown of golden stamens in late summer and fall..

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Hupeh anemone every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Hupeh anemone thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Hupeh anemone in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Eriocapitella hupehensis tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Hupeh anemone prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Hupeh anemone to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Hupeh anemone every 7 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining soil mix. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Hupeh anemone is suited to USDA Zone 4a – 8b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Hupeh anemone can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Hupeh anemone while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Hupeh anemone is hardy down to USDA zone 4a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.

Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.

Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.

Hupeh anemone can be propagated through division or seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to japanese anemone plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Hupeh anemone is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Hupeh anemone grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Hupeh anemone is native to Asia, Eastern Himalaya region, East Asia, Southeast Asia.