Ancient Greek legend says that the anemone grew out of the tears of Aphrodite, mourning the murdered lover. A beautiful legend, the garden anemone flower is also beautiful. The literal translation from ancient Greek is “daughter of the winds”. In Russia, the anemone (pictured) is better known as an anemone - obviously because at the slightest gust of wind, the flower stalks begin to sway, and the petals flutter, and sometimes fall off.

Anemone (lat. Anemone) is a perennial plant belonging to the large Buttercup family. This herbaceous plant, tuberous or rhizome, includes more than 150 species. The height of the stem, depending on the species, ranges from 10 cm to 1 meter (there are varieties whose peduncle height can reach 1.8 meters).

The leaves are either separate or palmately dissected. Some consider them rude, but this, as they say, is not for everyone. Their decorativeness is beyond doubt.

Anemone flowers can be either single or in semi-umbellate few or many-flowered inflorescences. Perianths with 5-20 leaves can have a different shape - in some varieties they resemble poppy flowers, in some - chamomile. Flowers are radially symmetrical, bisexual. The color of anemone flowers varies from white, blue, pink, yellow to blue, red, purple and even green.

Anemone grows almost everywhere in the temperate climate of the Northern Hemisphere. Several species grow even in the Arctic - in the north of Russia, Canada, Alaska and Norway. Habitat - deciduous forests, mountain slopes, alpine valleys, subalpine and steppe meadows, lower part and grassy slopes of mountains, mountain tundra.

Classification

The scientific classification of anemones for a non-specialist is complex, confusing and unlikely to be interesting. Here it will be given in a simplified and somewhat modified version, understandable to any amateur gardener.

Grouping by flowering time

Ephemeroids- flowering is the earliest, the growing season is very short - the plant blooms, fades, its leaves dry up and it hides underground until a new spring. For example:

    • tender anemone;
    • oak anemone;
    • anemone flexible;
    • Amur anemone;
    • buttercup anemone;
    • shadow anemone.

Anemone tender
oak anemone

summer blooming anemones:

    • Canadian anemone;
    • forest anemone;
    • anemone multicut;
    • Drummond anemone;
    • forked anemone.

forked anemone

Perhaps this group includes the most resistant and hardy plants. They adapt better than other anemones to changing lighting conditions.

Anemones blooming in autumn:

    • Japanese anemone;
    • Hubei anemone;
    • felt anemone;
    • hybrid anemone;
    • crown anemone.

Anemone hybrid
Crown anemone

Autumn anemones grow well, are relatively unpretentious.

Grouping by type of rhizome

Long jointed rhizomes are mostly ephemeroids.

Tuberous rhizomes. In plants with such rhizomes, the flowers are solitary, the growing season is short:

    • anemone apennine;
    • Caucasian anemone;
    • crown anemones;
    • tender anemone (anemone blanda);
    • garden anemone.

Caucasian anemone
Crown anemone

Short straight thickened rhizomes. Inflorescences are umbellate, vegetation - all season:

  • long-haired anemone;
  • bunch anemone.

Rhizomes that form root offspring. Rhizomes are powerful, vegetation - the whole season:

  • forked anemones;
  • Canadian anemones;
  • forest anemones.

All of the above anemones winter well in Central Russia. The exception is crown anemones, they require careful shelter or digging for the winter.

Planting anemones

It is important to find a suitable corner in the garden for growing anemones. Before planting anemones in open ground, you need to make sure that we have chosen the right place for planting - the requirements for growing conditions vary significantly from species to species. Among the anemones there are shade-loving, shade-tolerant and light-loving.

Shade-loving anemones are represented by ephemeroids. They all bloom in early spring. They should be planted on the north side of the site or under the crowns of trees.

shade-tolerant anemones: Canadian, forest, forked, flexible, Amur, forest. In our conditions, they grow in partial shade or under trees with an openwork crown.

Light-loving anemones: Caucasian, Apennine, tender, crowned. In Russia, they do not have enough light, so when planting this must be taken into account and planted on the southern slopes.

Without exception, all anemones do not like drafts - this should also be taken into account when choosing a landing site.

Let's talk about landing features. Anemone loves loose, light, moderately fertile soil. Absolutely does not take out acidic soils. Before planting, it is good to add organic fertilizers and ash or dolomite flour to the soil to deoxidize the soil.

All rhizomatous anemones, except for ephemeroids, should be transplanted and planted in the spring, when the first sprouts hatch. Ephemeroids are transplanted in early summer, when the aerial part of the plants has already dried well.

Another significant point. Delicate and fragile roots of anemone planting can injure. Therefore, anemones should be planted with extreme caution and at some distance from each other and other plants.

Anemones grown from a tuber are planted in open ground in early spring or late autumn. Before planting, anemone tubers must be soaked in warm water for several hours before swelling. It is good to add "Epin" or "Zircon" to the water. It is necessary to plant in a pot with a mixture of sand and peat or immediately into the ground to a depth of 5 cm. If the growth buds are clearly visible, when planting, we direct them up, if not, we direct the sharp tip of the nodule down. If you are in doubt about how to properly position the tuber, lay it on its side. And, of course, you need to buy only healthy bulbs.

The forest anemone can grow in poor sandy soils.

The planted plant is well watered. After watering, it is advisable to mulch the planting site with a layer of leaves, peat, or decorative mulch, which is sold in abundance in garden centers.

reproduction

seeds

Seed propagation is difficult due to poor seed germination. In the best case, they get 25 percent of seedlings, and they still need to be grown before landing in a permanent place. Self-seeding breeds only ephemeroids, and even then not all. The forest anemone reproduces best by self-seeding.

anemone seeds

Only freshly harvested seeds are suitable for seed propagation. The easiest way is to sow the seeds in late autumn in boxes filled with loose soil, cover with moss and dig the boxes into the ground in the yard. For the winter, cover with spruce branches or leaves of fruit trees. Under such conditions, the seeds will undergo natural stratification and seedlings will appear next spring.

Planted seedlings of rhizomatous varieties must have at least two strong leaves. In tuberous varieties, they wait for the leaves of the seedling to dry out, dig up the nodules and store until autumn in a well-ventilated area.

Vegetative reproduction

It is carried out in the spring, when the first shoots appear on the surface of the soil. We carefully dig up the plant, cut off a piece of rhizome with renewal buds and plant it horizontally in a permanent place, water it. Vegetative propagation can be done simultaneously with transplantation.

At the beginning of the growing season, we carefully dig out a piece of rhizome with a renewal bud in an anemone that forms root offspring, cut it off with a sharp knife or pruner and transplant it to a permanent place.

By dividing the bush, varieties with a vertical rhizome propagate. There should be 2-3 renewal points for each division.

It should be borne in mind that the anemone does not like transplants very much, so it is better not to disturb it without special need. It is easiest to propagate varieties that bloom in autumn.

anemone care


Although planting an anemone in open ground (photo) presents some difficulties, caring for it is simple if you strictly adhere to some rules. Follow them, and caring for the anemone will be easy and pleasant.

Watering

Watering is the most important and crucial moment in caring for an anemone. Excess moisture can be detrimental to the plant, but moisture is still needed, especially at the time of bud formation. The way out is well-drained soil and mulching. In the spring, if there is no rain, it is enough to water once a week.

If the summer is not very hot and it rains occasionally, you can not water at all. If the weather is hot and dry, the anemone should be watered daily, if possible, very early in the morning, if not, after sunset. The exception is the crown anemone - it needs watering during the entire flowering period, regardless of the weather.

top dressing

It is important to know that during the planting of anemones, organic fertilizer is laid in the soil, while during flowering, top dressing is carried out with mineral fertilizers. If the soil was well seasoned with organic matter in autumn or spring, then top dressing can be omitted in summer. The exception is again the crown anemone, especially if it is grown for cutting - it must be fed during flowering. Anemone doesn't like fresh manure!

seasonal care

In early spring, transplants are made, planting new plants and tubers not planted in autumn. Also, if necessary, watering is carried out, but not more than once a week. Collect seeds from spring varieties if you intend to propagate from seed.

In summer, care consists in regular weeding, and this must be done very carefully so as not to damage the root system. We water if necessary. Gather the seeds of the summer-blooming anemones if you intend to propagate from the seed.

Early-flowering anemone varieties look great with muscari and primrose.

And, probably, it is difficult to imagine a place in a garden or a flower garden where the crown anemone would not be appropriate, represented by popular varieties with simple flowers: the De Kaen anemone, the Bicolor anemone, the Mister Fokker and Sylph anemone.

And, of course, the terry anemone is the plant by planting which you will add charm to your site. Some of the popular representatives of this flower: anemone "Lord Lieutenant", "St. Bridget" and "Don Juan".

Anemone "Lord Lieutenant"

Anemone, otherwise called anemone, is a garden perennial flowering plant common in temperate climatic zones. The plant is resistant to frost, so some species of anemone penetrate even into regions close to the Arctic. Most species are characterized by spring flowering. Flowers can reach a diameter of up to 8 cm, they are often located alone, but in some species they are collected in inflorescences. The roots are dense, sometimes there are tubers.

Common anemone species, brief description and photos

There are many varieties of anemones. These flowers are scattered all over the planet, and each species can be very different from the others. Elegant and simple in appearance, the Japanese anemone, used in the field of interior design, cannot be compared with the forest one, so beloved by novice gardeners for its unpretentiousness. Please note that your choice of species will depend on the complexity of cultivation, flowering time, plant and flower size, and climate adaptability.



The most common plant species in Europe, it can often be found in deciduous forests. The size of the flowers does not exceed 4 cm in diameter. The stem reaches a height of 10-15 cm. The plant does not like light, it grows better in the shade. Blooms from mid to late April. Most often it has a white color, but it is possible to meet a light pink or beige oak anemone. Suitable for beginner gardeners.

Almost never found in temperate latitudes due to thermophilicity. The shape of the flowers and the black color of the core of the crown anemone is very similar to the poppy. Blooms quickly. The flowering period is at the end of August.

A photo. Anemone japonica

Very unpretentious kind of anemone. It survives the cold well, does not require much attention from the gardener. The plant is tall, can reach 160-170 cm. The flowers are large, not less than 6 cm in diameter. The color of the flowers is pink with a golden core.

Often found in Russia. The stem is straight, covered with hard villi. It blooms twice: in May and in August. Grows well in sandy soils. Easily adapts to any lighting conditions, but it is best to keep the plant in a shady area of ​​​​the garden. The species is easily distinguished by large basal leaves.

It has a low stem height (about 15 cm). The flowers are small, up to 5 cm in diameter. It blooms before all other anemone species. This species is common in mountainous areas: in the Balkans and in the Alps, it is found in the Caucasus.

This species can be easily grown at home. The species differs from others in the presence of a tall stem, in some specimens it can reach almost a meter in height. The petals are large, like those of the crown anemone, which makes them similar. Contrary to popular belief, this species is not terry.

Proper care of anemones in the open field

Anemone is a plant that is great for beginner gardeners, as it does not require complex care. The weak point of these plants is their powerful, but sensitive to external stimuli and chemical environment roots, so attention should be focused primarily on the soil in which your plants are located. Anemones love moisture, but if it stagnates in the upper layers of the soil, the roots begin to rot, so watering should not be done more than once a day.

Fertilize the plant should be complex, once every two weeks. Never use fresh manure for anemone fertilizer, as this can disturb the acidic environment of the soil. Remove weeds near your plants in a timely manner, anemones do not compete well with them for minerals.

Weeds must be removed very carefully, manually. Be aware of sensitive anemone roots. In order for the plant to bloom normally, be sure to loosen the soil at least every week.

When winter comes, it is customary to cover the anemones with a layer of branches so that the plant survives the frost. But for some types of anemones, this is not suitable. If you grow anemones from tubers, they can die from the cold, even when covered with branches. This is especially true in northern latitudes. In this case, the anemone tubers are dug up for the winter, cleaned and placed in a jar of peat until the beginning of spring.

When caring for anemones, many gardeners use mulch. Mulch is a loose material that regulates the level of moisture in the soil and protects it from the growth of weeds. Compost, tree bark, and dry leaves can be used as anemone mulch. Mulching reduces the frequency of loosening the soil, keeps the soil from drying out and shelters the plant from frost in winter.

All Anemone Breeding Methods

Anemones reproduce in two ways: vegetative and seed. In the first case, in order to propagate the plant, the gardener will need only a small part of it. Over time, a whole garden can grow from one flower. In the second case, you need to germinate anemone seeds for a long time in home soil, monitor the condition of the sprouts, and only after a few years get the result. The vegetative method is recognized as the best for breeding anemones, it is recommended to use it for the first growing experience.

Anemone seeds reproduce rather poorly due to poor germination

The hardest part about growing anemones from scratch is getting the seeds to germinate properly. Anemone seeds have poor germination, even under ideal growing conditions, about 2/3 of the plants die. Anemones grow from seeds for 2-3 years, if you are not ready to wait such a long time, it is better to think about growing plants from tubers. But if you decide, then keep in mind that for better germination, only freshly harvested seeds should be used. Most of all, patience will be needed for their germination in seedlings, since seeds need to be stratified from time to time, that is, treated with cold.

Stratification is carried out every 3 months and lasts 1-2 months. Seeds are removed from the soil and placed on a moistened sponge or napkin, in extreme cases a small towel may come up. After that, the seeds are removed in the refrigerator. After keeping them in this state for several days, you can plant the seeds in a small container with loose soil, and then put it in the refrigerator again, for a long time. By stratifying seeds, you artificially repeat the natural conditions of their growth. This is necessary so that the plant hurts less in the future and acquires immunity. Stratification is not required if you are sprouting anemones from seed, but recommended.

Vegetative propagation anemone

This breeding method is more popular than the previous one. In biology, vegetative propagation is understood as the division of roots and the basal region, the division of tubers, and budding.

Tubers should be planted at a depth of 5 centimeters.

If the anemone has a tuberous root, then with its help it can be propagated. After the end of the flowering period, the anemone is dug out of the ground, its root is washed off and division begins. The older the plant, the better, but young plants can also give you a good number of divisions.(this is the name of a cut piece of a tuber that has buds). Hypothetically, a delenka needs 2-3 buds for normal growth, but if there are few of them, then you can cut a delenka with only one kidney. Without buds, tubers cannot reproduce at all. Tubers are planted 4-6 cm into the ground.

Propagation of anemones by rhizomes

The easiest way for beginners is to reproduce anemones through the division of the rhizome. It is done at the end of winter or summer, when the metabolism in the plant is slowed down and due to this, the cut off rhizome will have a higher chance of survival. To separate the rhizome, you need to dig the plant out of the ground, clean it from the ground and remove all the old parts of the root with a knife. Fresh rhizomes are perfect for propagation. After that, the cut rhizomes must be treated with an anti-fungal agent, for example, a fungicide. Planting takes place a few days after cutting the rhizome from the mother plant. Leaves that have germinated from the rhizome should be shortened and left only 2-3 cm above the ground. A year after planting the anemone rhizomes, you will have several new adult plants.

Anemone reproduction by renewal buds

Renewal buds grow on anemone roots, from which adventitious roots sprout into the soil, which will be needed for plant propagation. The mother plant is carefully dug out of the ground, after which neat cuts are made on the adventitious roots. After flowering, anemones have a lot of them.

The cut roots, in turn, are divided into several parts, after which they are placed in a pot with a loose substrate. They should be placed near the surface of the substrate to ensure normal air exchange for the plant. Watering is done very rarely, about once every 3-4 months and only after the roots have given the first shoots. Planting is done one year after digging up the mother plant.

How to properly plant an anemone in open ground

When planting anemone, you need to pay attention to the soil

Preparing a place for these flowers is not difficult. Anemones are universal for any flower bed, both because of the large palette of colors and because of the livability. Attention should be paid only to the soil in which you are going to plant anemones. This will make up the bulk of your worries.

Choosing a place for a flower bed

Anemones have a large and branched root system, this should be taken into account when planting them. Plants nearby should not prevent the anemone from growing, taking all the water and minerals from them. Anemones will look good next to flowering shrubs and small trees. The most famous combination with an anemone among gardeners is the barberry. A good solution is to plant anemones separately, thanks to the large number of flower colors, you can turn your garden into an impressionistic canvas, giving the anemone roots a wide uncompetitive space to grow.

Preparing the soil for growing crops

Anemones need loose, loamy soil that won't retain moisture. You can mix it with sand or peat for better looseness, but in moderation. Anemones do not grow well in acidic soil, the pH for them should be in the range of 4-8. Mulching is carried out to simulate the forest floor.

Fertilizers and plant nutrition

Fresh manure is contraindicated for the plant. The rest of the fertilizers are perfect for him, I especially want to highlight compost, rotted manure and ash.

watering anemone

Watering is done as the soil dries. Do not water the plant too abundantly, otherwise the roots will begin to rot. Check soil moisture from time to time and loosen it.

Transfer

Only young anemones are transplanted. Old plants do not tolerate the procedure. It is necessary to replant carefully, in the appropriate soil. The plant will need a long period to restore its former strength and start growing, please be patient.

anemone after flowering

With the onset of winter, anemones need to be protected from the cold: collect dry branches, fallen leaves, peat and lay these materials in a layer a few centimeters above the plant.

It is possible to extract a plant from the ground, but only if it is only one or two years old. After extraction, the anemone tubers are cleaned of dead tops and placed in a peat substrate for storage.

Decoration with anemones

Anemones are very fragile flowers, when cut, they do not tolerate sharp climate fluctuations. They are especially sensitive to heat. They are actively used at weddings: for decorating tables, creating boutonnieres and tattoos for clothes. Terry flowers painted in pastel colors are popular. Anemones give the interior sophistication, create a spring mood and do not look pretentious against a strict background.

Delicate anemones with intricately dissected leaves and quivering corollas are equally good in the forest and among the most luxurious garden plants. Anemones, planting and care in the open field for which are not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, take root well in summer cottages.

The main thing is to carefully approach the choice of a suitable plant and take into account its features. In the plant world, there are more than 170 types of anemones, differing in:

  • natural habitat;
  • size, color and shape of flowers;
  • structure;
  • requirements for temperature, soil and other growing conditions.

More than two dozen varieties are grown as garden plants, including the most bizarre forms and hybrid anemone varieties. All of them are perennials with varying degrees of frost resistance.

In cold weather, plant life glimmers in tubers and thick rhizomes. They are used for planting anemones in open ground in spring or autumn.

Conditions for planting anemones in open ground

According to the observations of experienced gardeners, rhizomatous anemones are less demanding and more winter hardy than their large-flowered tuber relatives. But no matter what kind of flower you like, the best place for it would be a transparent penumbra, protecting the delicate petals from the scorching sun, but not blocking full access to heat and light. Once in an open area, the plants bloom well, but their petals quickly discolor and fall off. In the shade, the corollas open less frequently and later.

All anemones develop well in moderately moist, loose soil, but they tolerate stagnant water very painfully. It will simplify the care of anemones in the open ground by planting in a neutral or slightly acidic substrate that allows air and moisture to pass through.

If the soil is dense, prone to caking, it is worth adding sand to it. The choice of an elevated landing site will help reduce the risk of decay in the autumn-spring period.

When to plant anemones in the ground

Rhizome anemones, many of which are found in the middle lane, easily take root in the garden if they are carefully dug up and transferred from the forest. Tuberous varieties tolerate winters worse, and some of them cannot withstand severe sub-zero temperatures. Such plants are removed from the soil in autumn, and the tubers are kept cool until heat returns.

Planting anemones in open ground in autumn is possible only for hardy plants and in regions where flowers are guaranteed to take root and overwinter.

In the spring, when the natural vegetation cycle begins and a warm period is ahead, the plants acclimatize better and faster. Rhizome anemones reproduce by root segments with multiple growth points. If there are mature plants on the site, it is more convenient to plant them before flowering, until the aerial part withered and the anemones were not lost among other vegetation.

When are anemones planted in the ground? Specific dates depend on the habits of the plant itself, and on the climate of the region. In the southern regions, anemones are planted in open ground from April to September. The further north, the greater the risk of spring or autumn freezing of greenery and underground parts.

When is the best time to plant anemones?

  • the area under them is carefully dug up in advance;
  • all weeds are removed from the soil, especially those that propagate by roots;
  • the soil is mixed with selected humus, and if necessary, then dolomite flour, which oxidizes the soil.

Holes for plants are made at intervals of 15–20 cm. To provide flowers with good conditions for development and simplify care in the open field, anemones are planted so that the growth buds are at a depth of no more than 3–5 cm from the soil surface.

Tuberous anemones are planted on a pillow of sand, which helps to remove excess moisture and even in a rainy year counteracts rotting of roots and tubers.

Fungal and bacterial rot are the main enemies of such plants, therefore, before planting, the tubers are treated with a fungicide and a root formation stimulator. In addition, if spring planting is ahead, dried tubers are soaked for 2 hours in water at room temperature, helping perennials wake up faster. In autumn, dry planting material is planted in the ground. The soil above the plantings is compacted and watered.

Until the plants hatch and grow stronger, they need protection. It can be peat mulch, which throughout the season protects the earth from drying out and suppresses the growth of weeds.

Caring for anemones outdoors after planting

From the moment of planting, whenever it takes place, anemones in the open field, as in the photo, are provided with regular care, including:

  • manual, very gentle weeding of the site;
  • loosening the surface layer of soil;
  • protection of plants from cold wind and low temperatures.

Planted in spring, plants immediately begin to moderately water. And with the growth of greenery, anemones feed. Rhizome plants need a mixture of peat and humus, while tuberous and large-flowered hybrid varieties should receive a more complete set, including minerals and trace elements.

Removing faded corollas helps prolong flowering. In this case, nutrients are spent on the formation and growth of new buds.

Properly cared for, rhizomatous plants grow well and even self-seed, so they need to be thinned out and limit the space available for life. They are fully suitable for planting anemones in the ground in Siberia, the Urals, the Non-Black Earth Region, that is, where the most luxurious flowers can only be grown in container culture.

Tuberous anemones are not so aggressive, some of them do not hibernate in the ground at all, and more frost-resistant species need careful cover with foliage, spruce branches, and non-woven material. The most tender tubers, after being dug up, are dried at room temperature and then stored in a ventilated dry room, for example, in a basement, at a temperature of 3-5 ° C above zero. If winters allow keeping tubers in the ground, rejuvenate plantings every 3–5 years.

How to choose anemones for your garden - video

Do you want your garden to blaze with different colors and please you, your neighbors, and bees? Then plant anemones, and they will pleasantly surprise you with their rare flowering, subject to any breeze (it’s not for nothing that anemone is translated from Greek as “daughter of the winds”), with their compact size and relative undemanding care.

The most popular types of anemones are as follows:


Anemones can also still be divided into 2 large groups: tuberous and rhizome. Rhizomes are more related to forest varieties. In stores, you can usually find tuberous ones.

Worth knowing! Rhizome (forest) anemones are more unpretentious in care than tuberous ones.

Cultivation of rhizomatous anemones or their reproduction by division

It is optimal to divide the rhizomes in the spring. This is due to the fact that during this period the movement of juice inside the plant is somewhat slowed down, which means that the flower will be able to take root normally after division.

Note! Reproduction by division of rhizomes should be performed only with anemones older than 4-5 years.

What you need to do to separate the rhizomes of anemones:

  1. Dig up the roots.
  2. Cut into pieces 5-6 centimeters long and with at least one, and preferably several, renewal buds on each.
  3. Plant horizontally in a prepared hole to a depth of the same 5-6 centimeters.

Planting anemone tubers for germination and subsequent planting of seedlings in open ground

Terms of planting tubers

Various sources often indicate that it is already possible to plant anemone tubers starting from February. However, if you are going to plant tubers so early, then you will have to supplement the seedlings with special fitolamps or more economical LED counterparts without fail. Even on the brightest southern window sill in the apartment at this time there is still not enough natural light, which means that the plant will definitely stretch, and such delicate flowers as anemones, when stretched, will eventually bloom very weakly and sluggishly in the first year.

Thus, it is better to postpone the planting of anemone tubers to a later date, for example, do it in the second half of March or even better in early April.

According to the lunar calendar in 2019

Choosing the best date for planting bulbs can help you Moon calendar.

Important! Planting anemone tubers both in a pot (for germination at home) and in open ground is recommended in accordance with the lunar calendar.

So favorable days for the spring planting of anemone tubers in 2019 according to the lunar calendar are:

  • in February - 15-17, 23-25;
  • in March - 12-17, 22-25;
  • in April - 6-8, 20-26, 29, 30;
  • in May - 6-8, 14-17, 21-23, 31;
  • in June - 1, 2, 9-11.

Unfavorable days according to the lunar calendar for 2019 for planting anemone tubers in the spring are the following dates:

  • in February - 4, 5, 19;
  • in March - 6, 7, 21;
  • in April - 5, 19;
  • in May - 5, 19;
  • in June - 3, 4, 17.

According to the lunar calendar from the magazine "1000 tips for summer residents."

How to soak tubers

Important! If the anemone tubers are very small, then there is a high probability that the flowers will not bloom in the first year. Therefore, when buying planting material in a store, pay attention to the size of the nodules, choosing the largest ones.

To grow anemones, first of all, they must be properly prepared for planting, namely, soak the tubers in water.

Important! How not right soak: put the anemone tubers in some kind of container (cup), then pour water along with the head and soak for a day. You can’t do this - the anemones will simply die. They cannot be without air, they immediately begin to suffocate and emit a very disgusting, one might say, pharmacy smell with an admixture of ammonia.

How right soak anemone tubers:


Video: how to soak and grow anemone seedlings

Planting capacity and soil

Anemones do not like transplants, so it is advisable to plant them in separate containers. Moreover, very small pots (at least 250-300 ml) are not very suitable for planting. It is even better to use cut milk or juice packages (liter) or 0.5 liter plastic glasses, in which drainage holes must be made, for example, one hole at the bottom will be enough.

The soil mixture is required fertile and loose. You can prepare it by taking peat and sand in equal quantities, or by buying a ready-made mixture for seedlings of flowers in a garden store.

Planting tubers

It is very simple to plant anemone tubers for germination: fill the pots with earth, then shed and plant (deep) the tuber with a sprout (which became more noticeable after swelling) upwards, Then again shed water so that the soil settles and part of the sprout appears. Put in a bright, but rather cool place where the temperature is maintained within + 16-20 degrees.

Advice! Place a folded piece of paper at the bottom of the pots so that when the root system grows, it does not run out through the drainage holes.

Video: planting anemone tubers for sprouting at home

seedling care

It is highly desirable that anemone seedlings be grown at a low temperature of +16 degrees. If the air is too dry, and there is a heat of +25 degrees, these plants will wither.

Daylight hours should be at least 12 hours, and ideally 14 hours. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, then be sure to illuminate your plants.

All care for the anemones that you planted in pots for germination consists in regular watering: the soil must always be moistened, it cannot dry out.

Planting anemones in open ground

Plant anemones outdoors only when the threat of a return frost has passed. As a rule, depending on the climatic features of the region, this moment occurs on average in the month of May.

Anemones are ideal for planting in partial shade. A very large shadow does not suit them.

Flowers will not be able to develop normally if there is stagnant water, as, in fact, most plants. In other words, they love good drainage, which is easy to make from broken bricks, rubble, or small river stones.

They need loose and nutritious soil, and it is desirable that it be mulched with some organic matter from above. To make the soil looser, you can add sand to it.

Step-by-step instructions for planting anemones in open ground with germinated tubers:

  1. Choose the best place to land.
  2. Prepare the planting hole by filling it with ash and humus.
  3. Remove the seedlings from the pot along with the earthy clod and plant in the hole.
  4. The distance between landings is better to do about 15-20 cm.
  5. Water moderately and mulch plantings 4-5 centimeters.

By the way! You can plant pre-soaked anemone tubers directly outdoors. Planting technology is no different, except that you do not need to deepen the tubers.

Features of planting and caring for the tender anemone (Blanda)

Bland's anemone has nothing to do with crowned. It does not require digging for the winter and even shelter. In general, care for this variety is quite simple.

It is better to plant a bland in autumn (in October-early November), but you need to have time before frost. Preparation for planting is somewhat different, the tubers must be poured with hot water (+ 70-80 degrees) and soaked for 2 days (it is better to change the water 2-3 times a day) so that they swell enough. Blanda tubers should be planted to a depth of 4-5 centimeters at a distance of 2-3 centimeters from each other, preferably in a separate basket filled with loose substrate. After planting, the basket should be buried in any flower bed or rock garden. You should also water the plantings with warm water for some time for their better rooting.

Video: planting and caring for an anemone blanda (tender)

Growing anemones from seeds

Anemones can be grown from seeds, but unfortunately, most gardeners who plant seeds get a disastrous negative result. This is due to the fact that the germination of even freshly harvested seeds is about 1/4, and they must first be stratified, in other words, they must be left for about 2-3 months in a cold and humid place (for example, in a refrigerator on the bottom shelf) . Thus, if you want to plant anemone seeds in the spring, they should be laid for stratification in January. Planting seeds for seedlings (in March) and further care is pretty standard. Most importantly, in no case do not bury the seeds.

Therefore, it is best to plant anemones with seeds in the fall. During the winter, they will undergo a natural stratification, and in the spring they will hatch, and you will get healthy sprouts. But we must be prepared for the fact that no more than 25% will rise anyway.

Outdoor Anemone Care

Caring for anemones is quite simple, but at the same time quite labor-intensive. The main thing in care is the constant maintenance of soil moisture. However, it is also impossible to flood and allow moisture to stagnate, otherwise the roots of the plant may begin to rot. Therefore, as mentioned earlier, the landing site must have good drainage, or it must be located on a hill. The use of mulch will help to preserve moisture, which can be taken as fallen leaves, peat, sawdust, or some other organic matter. Mulching will not only help the plant stay hydrated longer, but it will also keep weeds from growing.

Advice! It is especially important to regularly and abundantly water the anemones during their budding period and on hot summer days. Watering, of course, should be carried out in the morning and evening (after sunset).

As for dressings, they are not particularly required. However, for better development and flowering, mineral and organic fertilizers can be used during budding and direct flowering. For this, for example, a solution is perfect.

Important! In no case do not try to use fresh manure for feeding, only humus or compost.

Anemones should be periodically weeded from weeds and loosened after watering, but this should be done very carefully, because the root system of this flower is very shallow.

Anemones winter well, but their mulching layer for the winter must be increased by 2-3 times and covered with spruce branches or covered with a thick layer of leaves and spunbond.

Important! Here it is worth making a clarification: normally they winter in the Middle lane (Moscow region) only rhizomatous anemones, and not tuberous. Tubers are dug up for the winter and stored in a refrigerator or other cool place until spring planting. But in the harsh conditions of the northern regions (the Urals and Siberia), many gardeners also dig up rhizomes.

Video: garden anemone care - watering and feeding

To ensure that anemones are guaranteed to give their flowers every year, tune in to error-free planting preparation and skillful care of plants in the open field.

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Anemones, or anemones, are ornamental plants. Over 150 species of this culture grow in nature. Anemones have been valued for centuries for their early flowering, during which they look spectacular. These flowers are white, pink, blue, purple and yellow in shape similar to poppies or daisies. Anemones are flowers of beauty, tenderness and inspiration.

These flowers are native to the Mediterranean. As early as the 16th century, some varieties of anemones were known to gardeners. They are currently distributed in Europe, East Asia, America and Russia. In nature, anemones grow in broad-leaved forests, on slopes, lawns and edges.

Anemone: plant description

These flowers have long won the sympathy of connoisseurs of all that is beautiful. Anemone is admired for its beauty. Its single flowers with a diameter of 3-8 cm with a variety of colors are simple, double and semi-double. The anemone stem is erect, 50-80 cm high, there are few leaves on it. All of them are collected in the form of a rosette at the base of the flower, which looks very impressive.

Photos of which are presented in the article for review, bloom twice: in late April - early May and from August to October. They begin to bloom when there are no leaves on the trees yet. These plants are highly decorative, which allows them to be used in arrays and plantings in groups. Anemones look good in planters, flower pots and vases, complementing the interior of any home.

How to choose a place to land?

The requirements for the growing conditions of these flowers of various species are different. But there are universal conditions that are suitable for all varieties of anemones. which is carried out in fertile, loose, well-drained soil, will feel great. To create an ideal soil structure, you need to add sand to it or make drainage. Bulk materials loosen the ground, provide access to water and air to the roots. Small pebbles or brick fragments can be used as drainage.

Very responsive to the right choice of anemone flower plot. Planting and care are carried out taking into account the composition of the soil. If it is acidic, wood ash should be added or the site, depending on the variety of anemone, should be chosen shaded or well lit by the sun, sheltered from strong winds and drafts.

How to get the right fit?

Before you start growing these beautiful plants in your garden, you need to find out what the flower prefers to be held in the shade of tree crowns. These flowers love moderate heat and moist fertile soil. Anemones are perennial plants; in their natural habitat, no one digs them up with the onset of the winter season. Don't do it in the garden either. But it is necessary to cover the anemones for the winter so that they do not die from frost and lack of moisture.

For faster germination, before planting, soak the tubers in warm water and allow them to swell. Next, you need to dig a hole, cover the bottom with a nutrient mixture with the addition of humus and ash. About half a cup. Put the tubers upside down in it and sprinkle with earth so that they do not turn over. Planting depth should not exceed 5-10 cm. Then the flower is well watered. Then the soil is mulched. This will retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

Reproduction methods

Anemones reproduce in different ways. When to plant and in what way, the flowers themselves will "prompt". It depends on their variety. With seed propagation, seeds can be sown immediately after harvest or in winter. At a germination temperature of 15-18 degrees, seedlings will appear in a month or a little later.

Seeds need to be sown not entirely, but at a distance in order to get sparse seedlings immediately. Since it is impossible to transplant and dive seedlings. If absolutely necessary, this can be done only in a shaded room. Of course, it is necessary to thin out the anemones when they decided to plant them with continuous sowing. After 2-3 years, the flowers will bloom.

Reproduction by division of rhizomes is best done in the spring, when the movement of juice is slowed down. They need to be cut so that the renewal buds are on each piece.

When propagating by tubers, an anemone flower requires preparation. Landing and care must be carried out in accordance with the rules for their implementation. Tubers need to be dipped in warm water to swell. Larger in size, they will take root better. It is recommended to plant them at a depth of 3-7 cm. Regular watering is required. It is better to immediately determine the place of permanent growth of the anemone. This is especially important for varieties with a tuberous root system. These flowers do not like to be transplanted.

Anemone: plant care

If a flower grows in your garden and care involves a number of activities. First, it is regular watering. In addition, it is necessary to fertilize every week with a one percent solution of complex fertilizer. The plant needs constant ventilation, but not a draft.

Before the onset of cold weather, greenhouses should be closed with frames and well insulated. Such conditions are best for overwintering anemones, and they bloom early. With the onset of warm days, you need to open the greenhouses and carefully ventilate the plants, feed them and moisten the soil.

Some gardeners keep anemones in boxes, which they expose to greenhouses for wintering. This makes it possible to periodically take them out to the greenhouse, where they spend winter cutting. If anemone tubers are planted in boxes and placed in a greenhouse in August, and placed in a greenhouse in early October, they will bloom by mid-December.

Anemone flowers, the photos of which you see, are moisture-loving. Therefore, they need to be watered not only during flowering, but also at rest. However, grown plants do not need watering. Fertilize anemones during planting and during flowering. To do this, use complex mineral fertilizers, humus, ash.

Who damages the anemone and how to deal with it?

Sometimes the leaves of the plant are damaged by slugs and snails. This phenomenon must be combated. Damaged leaves will not add beauty to the anemone. Metaldehyde is used to control pests, it is dissolved in water and sprayed throughout the plant. Snails and slugs are best collected by hand and burned.

Tubers left in storage should be checked periodically. If rotten ones appear, remove them immediately. In general, anemones are not very susceptible to disease and pest damage. Therefore, they do not need special care.