Anemone mount everest open field planting and care

• Anemone Sem. buttercup (Ranunculaceae).
• A. crown (A. coronaria L.). Blooms from June to October. Refers to ephemeroids - geophytes. Has a short rest period.
• In culture, it retains its characteristics of early spring growth and further prolonged dormancy. The rhizome of the anemone is poisonous.
• The aerial part of the plant consists of a rosette of basal petiole pinnately dissected leaves and flower stems (from 3 to 20 pcs.). The stem is simple, slightly hairy, 10–40 cm long, with a corolla of green sepals and one flower.
• The colors of the petals are varied - white, pink, scarlet, red, spotted and bicolor.
• Fruits are nutty, the seeds are small, pubescent. 1 gram contains 1100-1500 pcs. seeds.

Soil preparation

Digging is carried out to a depth of 30 cm 2-3 months before planting.

At the same time, fertilizers are applied:

• Organic;
• Potash;
• phosphoric.

The second digging is carried out 1-2 weeks before planting the plants, applying nitrogen fertilizers.

Application rates per 1 sq. m:

• manure - 5-6 kg per 1 sq. m;
• ammonium nitrate - 45 g;
• potassium salt - 45 g;
• superphosphate - 60 g.

In areas where water stagnation is possible, planting is carried out on ridges. The soil on them warms up better and earlier flowering is noted. Ridges twenty centimeters high provide runoff and good drainage. Preparation for planting must be completed 8-10 days before planting.

The soil should be permeable, moisture-absorbing, loose, fertile, with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Preparing tubers for planting

Dry tubers germinate very slowly. To speed up this process:

1. They are soaked for a day in water or a solution of potassium permanganate.
2. Then incubated for 30 minutes in a 0.4% fungicide solution.

Instead, they are treated with hot water:

• sprouted tubers –30 min. at a temperature of 40 ° C;
• dry - 30 min - at 50 ° C.

However, it is believed that prolonged soaking harms the anemone tubers. They absorb a lot of water, which can lead to decay. Instead of soaking, it is recommended to wrap the tubers with a damp cloth soaked in a solution of stimulants (epin, zircon).

Timing and methods of planting Anemone tubers

Tubers are planted in early spring or autumn (October):

1. They are planted with tubers or parts thereof.
2. All segments must have one or more eyes.
3. Sorting by size is desirable in order to have uniform stands. A thickened planting should not be allowed, as this can lead to thinning and stretching of seedlings, as well as to the development of diseases.
4. Planted according to the scheme:
   • Tubers 1.0–2.0 cm in diameter - 15 x 20 cm, 30 pcs. for 1 sq. m, embedding depth - 4–5 cm;
   • more than 2.0 cm - 20 x 20 cm, 25 pcs. for 1 sq. m, depth - 6-8 cm.
5. After planting, the soil is watered.

It is imperative to observe the orientation of the plant when planting. The kidney should be on top.

If it is difficult to determine its location, the tuber is placed "on a barrel". You can't plant him upside down. Seedlings may not appear at all.

Care

The main thing is to ensure regular watering and feeding.

• Moderate watering of the soil is preferable before germination, as excess moisture causes tuber disease.
• during the period from germination to the end of flowering, watering is abundant.

With untimely and irregular watering, thinned weak peduncles develop.

Irrigation water should be warm.

During growth, the anemone responds well to fertilizers applied in liquid form.

From organic fertilizers apply diluted manure (necessarily fermented) - 10 liters per 0.5 sq. m or 10-12 plants.

From mineral fertilizers prepare a 1% solution in the proportion of NPK - 1: 0.6: 1.7. 10 liters of this solution for the same number of plants.

From germination to flowering, they are fed twice a month, during the flowering period no more than once a month.

With a powerful growth of the leaf apparatus, nitrogen fertilizers are not used. Feeding is desirable on warm sunny days.

If the weather is cold during the period of plant growth (below 10 ° C), you can limit yourself to 3-4 dressings:

• after germination - 1;
• during budding - 2;
• in the flowering phase - 3-4.

When carrying out dressings, it is impossible for the solution to get on the leaves. If this happens, the fertilizer is washed off with water.

For optimal air exchange and moisture retention, the soil must be loose and free from weeds throughout the growing season.

Reproduction methods

Seed. The seeds can germinate as soon as they are harvested. The best open field sowing time is October – December. Flowering begins in the second year. With special care, it can bloom in the same year after 7-8 months.

When grown through seedlings:

• sowing is carried out at the end of January in boxes in sandy compost soil, covering the seeds with a layer of earth about a finger thick;
• the boxes are kept indoors at a temperature of 12-15 ° C;
• during the germination period, the temperature is slightly lowered so that the seedlings do not stretch;
• after germination, the anemones are kept in a cool room at a temperature of 3-4 ° C;
• seedlings are regularly watered;
• after picking, the seedlings are grown before planting in open ground in a room with a temperature of 10-13 ° C.

Vegetative... When propagated by seeds, the offspring does not always repeat the characteristics of the mother plant. To preserve decorativeness, anemones are bred vegetatively by dividing the rhizomes.

By the method of division, only 2-3 new plants can be obtained from an annual anemone tuber.

To have planting material in sufficient quantities, accelerated reproduction is used:

• In the phase of 3-4 leaves, the upper part of the tuber is cut off.
• Two weeks later, callus tubercles form on it in a circle.
• Leaves sprout from the callus.
• When the leaves have reached a standard size, the tubers are dug up, cut into 6-8 pieces and planted in pots.

The division is carried out in the spring, as anemones slowly restore the root system.

Major pests and diseases Diseases

• Botrytis (gray rot) caused by a fungus from the genus Botrytis - it affects leaves, stems and flowers. Especially often found indoors, in heavily weedy areas and too dense planting. Control measures - treatment of plants with a 0.2% fungicide solution, compliance with crop rotation, soil disinfection.
• Root rot - causes the fungus Phytophtora cooctorum.The development of this disease is facilitated by high temperatures, heavy waterlogged and poorly drained soils. Plant roots darken, rot and die off. Control measures - dressing the soil, processing the planting material with a fungicide solution.
• 

  Peronosporosis (downy mildew) Curling the leaves - fungal disease. It affects plants at all stages of development. May cause death. Appears in highly waterlogged areas and quickly spreads when irrigated to neighboring areas. Control measures - treatment of planting material, preventive spraying during the growing season with fungicides.

• Peronosporosis - a fungal disease that causes damage to the leaves from the inside, covering them with a white bloom. The disease occurs at low air temperatures of 4-15 ° C and high humidity. From the leaves it passes to the tuber and roots. Control measures - soil disinfection, observance of crop rotation.
• Rust - infects the leaf, causing shrinkage and discoloration. Fungal spores first develop on the underside of the leaf along the edge, then spread to the entire leaf. Control measures - do not grow anemone near cherries, sweet cherries, plums or almonds, remove affected plants, spray with a fungicide solution.
• Viral diseases - damage to plants occurs through sucking pests or soil nematodes. Mosaic spots appear on the leaves, the plant becomes depressed, and often dies. Control measures - adherence to agricultural cultivation techniques, culling of diseased specimens and their destruction.

Pests Medvedka

Pests of anemones include aphids, slugs, scoops, field mice, leaf bugs, nematodes, bear.

Green aphids - especially often appear in conditions of high humidity-Control measures: insecticide treatment.

Caterpillars damage mainly seedlings, as well as leaves, buds and flowers of an adult plant.

Slugs damage anemone seedlings in greenhouses and garden beds. Control measures: manual collection, placement of baits.

Agro-measures to reduce the risk of the spread of pests and diseases:

• timely removal of plant waste;
• compliance with the regime of watering and loosening;
• optimal plant density;
• observance of crop rotation
• a balanced diet with a moderate nitrogen content.
• destruction of pests - carriers of viruses.

Preparing for winter

In autumn, with the onset of night frosts, the tubers are dug up, well shaken off the soil and dried. In dried tubers, the ends of the roots and stems are cut off, but so as not to damage the growth buds.

The tubers are stored in a dry room at a temperature of 6 to 10 ° C. At the end of April, they are planted one at a time in pots, and from there into the ground.

Can be planted in the ground without first growing in pots, and also leave the roots in the soil for the winter. In the case of wintering plants in open ground, they need shelter, since freezing is possible.

Types and varieties

Crowned anemone varieties are divided into two groups:

In total, there are more than 150 types of anemones.

They are classified according to the type of root system.

Anemone oakravnaya

Long rhizomes blooming in spring:

• oak anemone;
• buttercup;
• Ural;
• Altai;
• smooth;
• blue;
• perm
• Udi.

Apennine anemone

Having tuberous rhizomes:

• anemone of the Apennine;
• Caucasian;
• crown;
• tender;
• garden;
• sparkling.

Autumn species are allocated in a separate group:

• Japanese anemone;
• Hubei;
• hybrid;

  Japanese anemone

• felt.

And these are far from all varieties of anemones. They are all beautiful and decorative. But among them it still stands out crown anemone, which is grown not only in flower beds, but also to obtain beautiful bouquets and forcing in greenhouses.

In the plots of many flower growers, you can find an anemone. Planting and caring for this plant is not difficult, the anemone is unpretentious and undemanding, therefore it is a frequent inhabitant of summer cottages.Many of this plant, which belongs to the buttercup family, is known as the "daughter of the winds." This name was given to the flower by the ancient Greeks. Visually, this perennial is very similar to a poppy.
Low-growing varieties that reach 30 cm in height are very popular in our country. Tall varieties have also been bred, but in our climatic conditions they are rarely found. In total, there are more than 150 varieties of anemones. They differ in flowering time. It is this special feature that makes it possible for the owner of the site to become the owner of a beautiful flower bed, which will delight the eye throughout the summer season.

Anemone the most famous species and varieties with descriptions and photos

There are more than 150 varieties of these gorgeous flowers. Gardeners prefer:

• oak or white
• crown;
• forest;
• Japanese;
• tender.

Features of anemones tender

These plants look exquisite, grow to a height of 5 or 10 cm, and usually bloom from 14 to 21 days. They bloom by mid-May. At the end of this month, the leaves of this culture will gradually wither. They are gone in June. This is why it is worth planting an anemone around large perennials. This will be the ideal location as they start to grow at the end of May. Anemone tender will feel great in the soil, where there is high-quality drainage and sand. Anemone tender loves places where there is a lot of sun, or partial shade.

Very famous and popular varieties of this type:

• Variety ‘Blue Shades’, which means ‘Blue Shadow’ - flowers of light blue shades;
• Sort ‘Sharmer’ - color of flowers is dark pink;

Photo: Anemone tender Blue Shades and Charmer

• Variety 'Pink Star', translated as 'Pink Star' - the flowers have pink-lavender colors;
• The ‘Radar’ variety - with purple-red flowers, inside which the snow-white center stands out effectively;

Photo: Anemone tender Pink Star and Radar

• Variety 'Rosea', translated as 'Pink' - has unusually pink-lilac flowers
• The cultivar 'Violet Star' means 'Lilac Star' - the flower has a white center, and the petals are colored amethyst purple.

Photo: Anemone tender varieties Violet Star and Rosea

Features of the crown anemones

It is not for nothing that this species is considered to be the queen among other representatives of the anemone genus. She has the largest (diameter can reach 8 cm) and the brightest flowers of different colors. There are colors: blue, red, pink, crimson shades. Terry forms impress with their appearance! These are all the "pluses" of the crown anemones.
There are also disadvantages. Since this species is a "native" from the Mediterranean, placed in the conditions of the middle zone, in winter it does not differ in stability, and it will bloom very modestly. In southern countries, bushes can grow up to 45 cm in height, and in our country they reach only 15-20 cm, no more.

Varieties of crown anemone:

• Bridget Mix - flowers reach 30-40 cm in height. The color is varied. The surface of the flowers can be either double or semi-double.
• Admiral - flowers of deep pink-violet shades, framed by emerald foliage;

Photo: Anemone crown varieties The Admiral and Brigid Mix

• Mount Everest is a snow-white beauty with double flowers up to 45 cm in height;
• Mr. Fokker - flowers of lilac or blue tones, similar to poppies;

Crown anemone varieties Mount Everest and Mr-Fokker

• Governor - flowers of a ruby-red hue, at the base of the petals - a white border with black stamens;
• De caen - non-double, in a variety of shades;

Anemone crown varieties The Governor and De Caen

• Bicolor - spectacular snow-white flowers inside hide a rich pink center;
• Holland (popularly called "anemone") - has a saucer-like shape, wide red petals, a white center. It can be easily confused with poppy seeds;
• Sylphide - enchants with the beauty of the unusual shape of the petals, which have a bright pink-lilac color.

Photo: Anemone crown varieties Hollandia and BicolorAnemone crown Sylphide cultivar

Distinctive features of the oak anemones, or white

This "representative" of the anemones shows the beauty of its bloom for 21-30 days in spring. The oak anemone begins to bloom at the end of April, and ends somewhere in the middle of May. Bushes do not grow higher than 20-30 cm. Flowers usually have a diameter of 2 cm to 3.5 cm. Varieties of this species of anemone, which have snow-white flowers, are quite common. But they have already bred varieties where the flowers have pink, purple, bluish shades. There are also common and velvety species.
By the beginning of summer, it is noticeable how the leaves of the anemones are slowly turning yellow, and at the height of summer the leaves are gone. Oak anemones have such "pluses": the ability to survive and undemanding to care.

Japanese anemone or hybrid

Bushes can grow up to 40 cm in height. A distinctive feature of Japanese anemone buds is rich, rich or pale tones, which are presented in a wide range of colors. The leaves are dark in color. The buds are not on their own, but in groups that form loose inflorescences

Forest anemone

The bushes are dense. Their height does not exceed 50 cm. The buds do not gather in inflorescences (each on its own). There are common and terry. The flower can reach a diameter of 5 to 6 cm. There are varieties with a flower diameter of 8 cm. Large leaves have long petioles.

Photo: Japanese anemone or hybridWhite oak and white terry anemoneForest anemone

How anemone reproduces

Seed propagation

Many anemones do not grow from seeds. Since the embryos in the seeds of these plants are small, not very developed, this leads to slow growth, most often only for 2 or 3 years. In order for the seeds to develop normally, they need a periodic change in soil temperatures.

When the conditions are ideal, most of these plants will self-seed. A large number of seedlings can be observed in the Central regions of the Russian Federation in almost all types of anemones. This does not apply to these types:

• tender;
• apennine;
• Caucasian.

Some gardeners living within the Moscow region have observed self-seeding even in these species. You can get a large number of seedlings by creating the necessary conditions for the flowers. The most important thing is to keep the seeds fresh. Then the result will be the best.

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It is advisable to sow the seeds as soon as they have been harvested.

Usually, this occurs in early or mid-summer, when early flowering species bloom. This requires a box of fertilized soil that has been loosened beforehand. The boxes are dug into the ground in a shady place to avoid drying out the soil. The soil in the boxes must be covered with felled branches.

At the end of autumn, you can also sow seeds in boxes that have been dug in beforehand. The use of boxes makes it possible to store single seeds. When the seeds have been planted in summer or fall, they will sprout next year, in the spring.

In the seeds of anemone with long roots (this applies to Altai, oak, Amur) for 1 year of life, only a small root appears, which has a bud at the top. Over time, the rhizome grows in size, becoming like a real mature root. Branches begin to branch out from the root.

After 6-9 years, the first root dies off, and the lateral shoots become detached. Thus, the process of natural vegetative reproduction is carried out.

In the summer, after the dying off of the upper (aerial) part, the root decomposes.In 1 year, the root grows by several centimeters (from 3 to 4). The rhizome begins to grow when the plant blooms (in May). At the end of summer (in August), a bud appears in the upper part of the rhizome with an embryo of a shoot, which will grow next year. There are many additional shoots on the root, which go into the ground to a depth of 10 cm. The root goes deep into the ground up to 5 cm. Since the root is not very deep in the soil, anemone can hardly tolerate the lack of moisture in the soil, and when the soil hardens.

A distinctive feature of the forest anemones is that its seeds begin to germinate faster than other species. Its seeds, planted in mid-summer, can sprout in September this year. Once the seeds of the anemone have been harvested, they are planted in moist, loose soil.

Then the sown seeds are covered with fresh moss or other material that prevents the soil from drying out. As soon as the leaves of the emerged seedlings dry up, their tubers are dug out (carefully) and stored in a room with good ventilation and humidity.

In anemones of the species "long-haired" and "daffodil-flowered" seeds ripen closer to July (or even to August). They should also be planted in boxes at the end of the autumn season. Next year, in the spring, they will give seeds.

Anemone differs from other plants in that its seeds germinate for a very long time. Only 1 part of the planted seeds germinates.

If you ensure sufficient watering, the seeds that appear will develop well, and most of them will bloom in 2-3 years. Long-haired and daffodil anemone seeds grow longer than all species (3 or 4 years).

Reproduction of anemones by tubers and rhizomes, bulbs

Often, anemones reproduce in a vegetative way: by shoots of roots, by dividing a tuber, a bush.
Reproduction using the shoots of a long branching root occurs in anemone belonging to the following species:

• flexible
• buttercup;
• Altai;
• smooth;
• Udi;
• Amur;
• shadow;
• Radde;
• oak.

When the plant has bloomed and has been dug up, its roots are themselves divided into separate segments (segments). Each segment is an annual increase. Additional antennae appear on individual roots and buds are formed for a new stem. In many of the above species of anemone, these buds are already forming by the middle of summer. This indicates that in a year the transplanted plant will develop and bloom well.

Anemones with tuberous roots multiply by splitting the tuber. This method is typical for:

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• apennine;
• crown;
• tender;
• Caucasian species of anemone.

Each branch of the tuber should have a bud, and preferably several, with a part of the tuber. This is the time when the anemones are at the end of their "sleepy state", in August.

For representatives with a vertical root (daffodil, long-haired), such a method of reproduction is characteristic as dividing the bush. The optimal time for this is March, when shoots grow, and August. Each part that divides should have several buds and a root segment. In fertilized and loose soil, they take root in the shortest possible time.

Those anemone that can produce root suckers reproduce by means of a sucker rod with a bud. This method is typical for forked, Canadian, forest, hybrid, forked anemone. They breed in March or August. The root process is formed from additional buds located on the rhizome.They appear in large quantities in anemones at the end of flowering. For planting a large number of plants, root cuttings are used.

Advice

The best time for cutting an anemone bush is the period when the flower is just beginning to grow, or in a state of "sleep", in August.

During the awakening of the plant, in spring, the rhizome grows intensively. Even at this time, of the total number of planted cuttings of anemones, only half, or even less, will take root. If you choose this breeding method, then the forest anemone or canadian anemone is best suited. Cuttings of these flowers take root by 75%.

At the beginning of spring, the plant from which the shoots are taken must be dug, washed the roots, and cut off next to the neck of the rhizome. The "donor" plant is returned to its place. It usually takes root quickly and recovers its strength during the growing season.
The roots of the anemone, which are separated from the plant - "donor", are divided into separate cuttings. They should be between 5 and 6 cm in size.

Advice

You can speed up the emergence of roots by using growth stimulants. For example, the preparation of epin is effective, with which it is advisable to process cuttings.

Divided cuttings should be planted in a pot containing loose soil. For soil use: peat soil mixture, loam, sand. When filling the pot with soil, they try to compact it so that the soil is at least 2 cm below the upper level of the pot.

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This soil prevents the cuttings from drying out, keeps them in the correct position, and helps maintain good air access. During the re-growth period, good access to the plant of nutrients will be provided. Cuttings should not be closer than 4 cm to each other. The upper edge of the cutting should be flush with the soil. Then the soil is lightly pressed (with your fingers). From above, the soil is covered with sand.

It is advisable to place the pots in a greenhouse, or to bury them in the ground in a shady place, covering them with polyethylene. Often it is not worth watering, as the planted cuttings can begin to rot, which will lead to their death. It is recommended to water more often only when a stem with leaves has appeared. After this has happened, an additional rhizome appears at the stem. After that, the polyethylene is removed. A year later, you can plant anemones in a flower bed.

Video: how to prepare an anemone for planting in the ground (germination)

Anemones - planting in open ground

Selection of a place for a flower bed

Before planting anemones in open ground, you should decide on the place where it will be most comfortable for them to grow. It is necessary to take into account the lighting features for different types of anemones:

1. Varieties of anemone, which in their natural habitat are accustomed to growing in the shade, then they need to create the same conditions in the flower bed. Love the shadow is typical for Altai, Amur, flexible, buttercup, oak, shadow, smooth anemone. These flowers will grow magnificently in the northern part of the site, or under trees with a spreading crown.
2. In areas where the shade is moderate, it will be comfortable: forest anemone, canadian and forked. In nature, these flowers grow in forests where there is a lot of sunshine and in forest glades. Usually, flower beds for growing these flowers are built in the east of the site.
3. Sunny color is vital: crown, tender, Apennine anemone. The south side is ideal for these varieties. These species should not be heavily watered as they are used to moderate moisture intake.

What should be the soil for growing anemone flowers

There are few varieties of this culture that would not like tender, loose, moist soil. Before planting the anemone, it is necessary to prepare the soil. In order for the structure to be most suitable, the soil is mixed in such a way that it includes: sand, earth and small stones. It is also advisable to use brick chips. In such soil, the air will easily pass, ensuring good circulation of water, it will not allow the roots to rot.

Caucasian, Apennine and crown anemones need an alkaline soil. For all other varieties, a neutral and slightly acidic soil composition is suitable. The most unpretentious species is the forest anemone. The soil for it should not contain a lot of sand.

Species, whose roots are tuberous, need soil, the acidity of which does not exceed 8 units. If the acidity exceeds this indicator, then fine charcoal is added to the soil. Before planting the tubers, the soil is mixed with wood ash. So that the acidity of the soil does not increase during the growth of flowers, this operation is carried out periodically. To do this, cover the beds with ash and loosen the soil.

Video: how to plant anemones tubers in a pot

How anemones are transplanted into open ground

Spring is the time when it is necessary to transplant the shoots of anemone roots: hybrid, forest, Canadian, forked. As soon as the sprouts become visible on the soil surface, it is necessary to dig out the bush itself. Then separate the additional emerging root with a sprout, and then transplant to a pre-selected place with soft, fertilized soil. You can transplant flowers in the fall, but the effectiveness will be low.

These species do not tolerate transplantation well. Many transplanted processes die. In particular, this applies to the hybrid anemone. In spring, you can plant anemone with small roots (daffodil, long-haired). Usually, flower growers plant tubers in the ground, which were removed indoors for the winter.

Anemone - ephemeroids are planted only in summer, after the end of May flowering. Then a bud appears at the root, which will sprout next year.

If you take a part of the root with a bud, and then plant it in a prepared place, then the sprout will take root 100%. The sprout is dug into the ground to a depth of 5 cm. The transplanted sprout should not be watered immediately. Roots taken out of the ground do not dry out. Here it is important to catch the moment when the plant has already bloomed, but has not yet dried up.

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Important!

If this moment is missed, the transplant will not be successful, since the plant has passed into a dormant state.

Those plants that were transplanted this year, next year, in spring, will bloom.

Caring for anemone flowers

It is important to monitor the moisture level of the soil in which the anemones grow. High humidity can cause roots to rot. But the lack of moisture will also "kill" the roots. It is important to observe the "golden mean" here.

If the humidity is high, then drainage is done in the soil. If it is low, you need mulch. Wet fallen leaves, peat, and special mixtures are used as this material. Mulch will not allow moisture to evaporate, prevent weeds.

Anemones are best suited for the foliage of apple trees, pears, plums, etc. The layer should be approximately 5 cm thick.

For fertilization, drugs are used, which include a complex of minerals. They are used only during the period when the anemones are blooming. If the soil has been well fertilized in advance, then you can not use these mineral complexes.

In Central Russia, all varieties of anemone are left for the winter in the open air.In advance, the height of the mulch layer is increased by 3 times. The mulch is covered with spruce branches and tree branches. If the region has a harsh climate, the roots are dug out of the soil for the winter. Store in a cool place. Tuberous varieties are very afraid of frost.

How to grow an anemone in the country, in the garden

Anemone. Growing and care

Care: uncomplicated.

Planting and flowering dates: Anemones are planted in spring and autumn. They differ in flowering time. Among them there are groups that bloom during the spring. The plant belongs to primroses and blooms before the leaves appear on the trees.

Frost resistance: for the winter, the rhizomes of the anemone are dug out of the ground.

Anemones are popularly called anemones. Translated from Greek. Ave / iioi - wind. This name is no coincidence. In the wind, the petals of the anemone tremble, and earlier it was believed that under the influence of this natural force, the flower opens and closes.

general description

The homeland of anemones are China and Japan. Spring anemones grow up to 60 cm in height. The leaves of this plant are carved and can be simple and complex. Anemone flowers reach a diameter of 8 cm. They can be simple and double, of various colors: white, pink, blue, lilac, yellow, cream. Flowers on a plant are arranged singly or in the form of umbrella-shaped inflorescences.

Anemone. Varieties

In horticulture, varieties of several types of anemones are used: oak, buttercup, tender, crown anemones. Spring anemones are divided into two groups: early spring and late spring (table).

Table. Types and varieties of spring anemones

Variety name		Short description
Dubravnaya anemone	Vestal	White double flowers, bloom in the second half of May
	Robinso- niana	Lilac flowers bloom in the second half of May
	Lucy's Wood	White flowers with a purple tint, bloom in the second half of May
Buttercup anemone		Yellow flowers bloom in early May
Anemone tender	Blue Shades	Blue flowers bloom in late April - early May
	Charmer	Dark pink flowers bloom in late April - early May
	Pink star	Lilac-pink flowers bloom in late April - early May
	Rosea	Red-crimson flowers bloom in late April - early May
	Radar	Purple-red flowers with a white center, bloom late April - early May
	Violet St ar	Lilac-purple flowers with a white center, bloom in late April - early May

The end of the table.

Variety name		Short description
Crown anemone	Admiral	Raspberry double flowers, bloom in late April - early May
	Mount everest	White double flowers, bloom in late April - early May
	Lord Lieutenant	Blue double flowers, bloom in late April - early May
	Governor	Red double flowers with white center, bloom in late April - early May
	Hollandia	Red flowers with a white center, bloom in late April - early May
	Bicolor	White flowers with a red center, bloom in late April - early May
	Sylphide	Crimson flowers bloom in late April - early May
	Mr. Fokker	Lilac flowers bloom in late April - early May

Growing conditions and care

Anemones are relatively unpretentious flowering plants. They prefer loose, fertile, moist soil. Oak and buttercup anemones are shade-loving. They prefer shaded, sheltered locations. These plants are used for planting under trees and near the northern walls of buildings.

Anemones tender and crown prefer sunny, but not very hot places. They need moderate watering, but they do not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil. Planting anemones near bushes is not recommended.

The soil for growing anemone is fertilized with rotted manure. For the winter, the rhizomes of this plant are dug up, dried and stored in a cool, dark room with good ventilation.

The soil under the anemones is sprinkled with organic mulch (peat, humus).In such an environment, the plant develops better.

Complex mineral fertilizers are also used to feed the plant. It is especially useful during the period of bud formation.

The crown anemone needs special care. Water it only during the flowering period. The rhizomes of this plant do not need to be dug out for the winter. In order for it to overwinter well, it is enough to cover it with fallen leaves with a layer of 30 cm or manure.

Reproduction and growth features

Planting of anemone rhizomes in central Russia is carried out in October or early spring, after the snow has melted. Pre-planting material is soaked in warm water. Rhizomes are embedded in the soil to a depth of 8-10 cm.

Spring anemones grow rapidly and therefore need planting. This is best done during the period when the plants have faded, but the leaves are still preserved. If necessary, you can transplant during the flowering period. After that, the plant is often watered so that the soil does not have time to dry out.

Oak anemones reproduce not only by dividing the bush, but also by offspring. When planting them, it is necessary to ensure that the root collar is located at the level of the soil surface.

Anemone seeds are usually planted in autumn, before winter, less often in spring. They are pre-hardened (kept in the refrigerator). Seedlings appear in 2-3 weeks. Young plants grow quickly and bloom only next year.

Problems with growing anemones

The main pest of anemone is the leaf nematode. Diseased plants should be destroyed and the vacant space should be planted with other flowers.

Use in design

Depending on the variety, anemones are used to create rockeries, mixborders. Oak and buttercup anemones are suitable for group plantings. Combine with pansies, spirea, primroses, dwarf barberries. Gentle and crown anemones are good partners for muscari, primroses, scillas.

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Anemone is an unpretentious flower native to the Northern Hemisphere. Her name translated from Greek means "wind" or "daughter of the winds". The name is connected with the peculiarity of the flower - its cut leaves and petals succumb to the slightest breath of wind and sway under its influence. They attract attention not only due to the beautiful flowers, but also to a kind of dance to the music of the wind. That is why the plant is usually called Anemone or Chickenpox.

Description of anemone flower

The flower belongs to the Buttercup family, found in temperate climates. Due to its cold resistance, windmill grows in nature even in regions close to the arctic. The plant belongs to primroses, most of its varieties bloom in spring, most often in May.

It is very difficult to give an unambiguous description of a flower, since it is diverse in everything: the shape and color of petals and leaves, the structure of the stems and root, the distribution area, the flowering period. Look at the article about growing alstroemeria flowers at their summer cottage.

What does a flower look like?

As a rule, the root system of the anemones is shaped like an elongated cylinder, or can form tubers. The leaves do not grow from the root, but are attached with petioles on the stem. For the most part, they are dissected into several segments.

Flowers are arranged on peduncles singly or collected in umbellate or semi-umbellate inflorescences. Depending on the type and variety, the flowers can be large or small. They consist of a different number of petals - from 5 to 20. They are simple or double. Their color range also pleases with a variety of shades: green, purple, yellow, red (for example, Governor), white, pink (for example, Serenade), blue - all these tones are found in the color of Anemone.

Types and varieties of culture

To date, botanists have identified about 170 plant species, and they already include many varieties.

When choosing a variety for your own garden, you need to carefully study its varietal characteristics. Indeed, the success of growing a flower depends on how correctly the variety is selected. Although in most cases, planting anemones and caring for them is not particularly difficult. To make the right choice and not be disappointed with the result, you should know the features of a particular type of flower. What are the anemones and how to properly care for them?

Japanese anemone - elegant and bright

Many varieties that differ from each other are included in the Japanese anemone species, so it is impossible to give a standard description for it. But there are several characteristic features that unite all anemone in one group - Japanese. First of all, it is a tall stem that grows up to 1 m. Moreover, it does not bend as it grows and does not require a garter or support. The shoots have bright, lush green foliage. It blooms at once with several arrows coming out of the center of the plant. Flowers with a yellow center are bordered by petals of various shades.

Japanese varieties

Conventionally, all varieties of this type are divided into three groups. The first is represented by the snow-white variety Whirlwind, or, as it is also called, the hybrid anemone Welwind - this is a rather tall plant, its growth reaches 0.8-1 m. Near the roots are green, large, trifoliate, carved leaves with jagged edges. Flowers are a real decoration of a plant. They are quite large, the diameter of each is 6-8 cm. Collected in inflorescences of 14-15 pieces. The central part of the flower is golden yellow, surrounded by snow-white petals. Such anemones bloom in autumn or late summer.

The second group of Japanese anemones includes such hybrid varieties as: Jobert, September Charm, Queen Charlotte, Profusion. The last of these is very rare. It fully justifies its name, because "profusion" means "abundance, wealth." Looking at the flower of a bright, purple flower with velvety-silky petals, one can say that this is a real luxury for any garden. Like the Whirlwind variety, this autumn anemone, its flowering lasts from the first days of August until the cold snaps in October. A highly growing variety, the stems stretch up to 1-1.2 m.

The third group of Japanese anemone - red or Hubei - combines two varieties of Japanese anemones: Prince Henric and Pamina. The Pamina variety is widely known among lovers of this plant. Blooms from the second half of July. The plant is of medium height, does not exceed 1 meter, abundantly blooming with red or beetroot lush inflorescences.

Crown anemone

This species is a perennial characterized by the formation of tubers. The plant does not differ in tall stems, its growth does not exceed 30 cm. Flowers vaguely resemble poppies. Their diameter varies from 3 to 10 cm. Each flower consists of 5-6 saucer-shaped petals. Inside there is a dark core composed of numerous dark-colored stamens and pistils. The petals themselves can be simple, double and semi-double. The colors are varied: white, purple, pink, indigo, pale yellow.

This species laid the foundation for the popular varieties - Hollandia, Mr. Fokker, The Governer, The Admiral, De Caen, St. Brigit. The last three are most loved by gardeners for their unusually beautiful flowers, versatility and unpretentious care. They will be discussed below.

De Caen - a mix of colors and shades

One of the first among all representatives of its kind, the buds of the de Caenne anemone dissolve - its flowering begins with the arrival of summer. In the middle of the hot season, it stops blooming, its leaves die off. But with the arrival of autumn, foliage blooms again, inflorescences with beautiful, multi-colored flowers are thrown out.

Even a novice gardener will grow such a flower - caring for the Kaen anemone does not require a special investment of time and knowledge of specific maintenance techniques. Flowers are simple in structure, but they come in a variety of shades - blue, red, white, yellow. Therefore, they are often sold in sets, the names of which often contain the prefix "mix". It means that the set of planting material includes flowers of different shades. Having blossomed, they form a whole flower rainbow.

In many ways, the key to success in growing this species is the correct planting of the de Caen Mix anemones: she does not like the direct rays of the sun. Therefore, it is better to plant it in partial shade. Despite its "windy" name, it prefers to grow in places that are well protected from the effects of drafts.

Saint Bridget - terry splendor

Anemone Saint Bridget, a spring-flowering perennial plant with double flowers of various shades, can boast of no less spectacular appearance. They can be blue-blue, crimson-red, white, pink-lilac. Their height is small - about 40 cm. They can be planted as an intermediate option between spring and summer flowers. They will perfectly fill the gap that arises in the flowering of spring and summer garden plants.

Not only in open ground is it possible to plant Bridget's anemones, such an oak anemone will perfectly decorate verandas, balconies, window sills and loggias. In order to achieve a longer flowering, the bulbs can be planted in a "conveyor way", with an interval of two weeks.

The flower grows very quickly in flower beds, so it needs to allocate a large piece of land if it grows without digging out bulbs for the winter. Indeed, in 2-3 years it is able to occupy an area of ​​1 sq. All the complexity that is fraught with the care of the bulbous anemone Saint Bridget - for the winter it requires a good shelter. If the region is characterized by long, too cold winters, then it is better to dig up the plant bulbs for storage.

Mount Everest - the whiteness of the mountain peaks

One of the most common varieties of St. Bridget's species is the Mount Everest anemone, adorned with snow-white caps, like the famous summit of the earth - Mount Everest. Outwardly, it resembles two flowers at once - an aster and a dahlia. Its terry petals are snow-white in color, together with a core of light green pistils and stamens, form large flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Stems of medium height - 30 cm, slightly pubescent. Suitable for spring, autumn planting, as well as indoor cultivation.

Admiral's grade

The most beautiful terry inflorescences with a lilac shade of petals and a dark, brownish center can please the Admiral anemone not only in the garden, but also in apartment conditions. In addition, like many other varieties of this plant, the admiral's flower is perfect for forming bouquets. Another plus: by planting it in flowerpots on September days, you can achieve flowering of colorful inflorescences at home in the winter.

The variety does not belong to tall ones, on average its height is 20-25 cm, the flower is large in diameter - 7-8 cm.It blooms in spring or autumn, depending on when the anemone bulbs were planted in uncovered soil. Can be planted in containers for home growing all year round.

In open soil conditions, it prefers to grow in slightly shaded areas without exposure to drafts. Cold resistance is low, therefore, in the fall, before the onset of cold weather, its bulbs are covered or dug up.

Delicate creation

The Blanda mix or Tender anemone is distinguished by its small size. Its bushes do not exceed 15 cm. This species is early, the flowering period is spring, starting in April. By summer, it stops forming buds, the leaves dry out and die off. The stems of this variety are covered with a "fringe", the leaves are dark green in color. The delicate anemone blooms with blue, lilac-pink, blue, white flowers, consisting of 12-15 petals.

Blue Shades the most delicate of the gentle

The most unpretentious "character" and delicate "appearance" is characterized by the Blue Shades anemone with flowers very similar to chamomile. It appears almost immediately after the snow melts from the ground. Its flowers, painted in the most delicate light blue color with a purple tint, are capable of blooming for three weeks, sometimes for a month. Like all representatives of the tender anemone, the Blue Shades variety is notable for its small stature.Its height varies from 5 to 10 cm.

By the end of spring, the leaves of the primrose wither, and by summer, no stems or leaves of the plant can be found on the surface of the earth. Grows well in any well-drained soil, especially where sand is included. Easy to care for, capable of rapid growth. Literally a few years after planting, it forms a whole blanket of blue-lilac, small flowers.

Bicolor anemone

The Bicolor anemone is unusually beautiful, its flower is painted in two colors at once, as the name of the plant indicates. Outside, the petals are snow-white, closer to the base - red-coral. The central part is dark. The flowers are large, their diameter is 5-7 cm. They grow well in partial shade.

The spectacular appearance of the flower will help to decorate any garden. Moreover, flowering takes place at a time when the spring flowers have already showered the petals, and the summer ones have not yet blossomed. The height is small - 25-30 cm, which allows them to be grown not only in flower beds, but also on window sills, loggias and balconies.

Variety Lord Lieutenant

Flowers with a rare color include the anemone Lord Lieutenant - a spring, bulbous flower with azure blue flowers with a purple tint. They are very large, their diameter reaches 6-6.5 cm. Many petals form the double structure of the flower. An excellent option for drawing up flower arrangements, since it is extremely difficult to find a flower of this shade, especially with such a beautiful, lush structure. The flowering period takes two weeks or more and begins in April-May. One plant is capable of dissolving more than 10 buds.

Basically, the care of the terry anemone Lord Lieutenant does not require complex techniques and techniques. The variety is unpretentious, not prone to diseases and infections, it is easy to breed it on the site, using the tubers and rhizomes of the plant as planting material.

Sylphide variety

The Sylph anemone has similar characteristics to the Lord Lieutenant variety - it also blooms during April-May. She also has very large flowers, their diameter can be up to 8 cm. She will be a delightful addition to any bouquet, suitable for indoor growing. But she has a completely different appearance. Firstly, the petals are not double, but smooth. Secondly, their color is not blue, but purple.

The variety belongs to low varieties - the average height of the stems is 20 cm. This allows them to be used as border flowers, as well as for planting in containers to decorate gazebos and verandas. Bright, purple-lilac flowers against a background of green foliage will be a wonderful addition to any mixborder.

Landing rules and care features

Depending on the variety, anemones require different approaches: planting and care in spring and autumn is different.

But there are several general rules that cannot be avoided if a gardener decides to grow a "flower of the winds".

First of all, this concerns the choice of a suitable site, where planting anemone crown, Japanese, Blanda or De Caen will be most appropriate. The most suitable growing conditions are part of the garden land, not blown by a draft and moderately lit by the sun (partial shade is the best option). Although there are types of plants that like to grow in areas that are well lit and warmed by the sun's rays. These include the crown, tender, Caucasian and Apennine anemone.

The soil must be drained. Stagnant water can lead to decay of the root system. Therefore, watering is organized in a neat and timely manner. The plant will react negatively to overdriedness, as well as swampy soil.

Soil requirements for plants

The correct composition of the soil will also affect the care of the hybrid anemone and other flower varieties. In most cases, they are suitable for a neutral soil or with a small acidity indicator. Alkaline soil is suitable only for three representatives of the genus - Caucasian, crown and Apennine.

It should be remembered that the planting of tuberous anemones is carried out in the ground, the acidity index of which does not exceed 7 units. To reduce the overestimated level of acidity, wood ash is used. It is added to the soil before planting the flower, and the bushes are also sprinkled with ash around the rosette with leaves during growth.

The structure of the soil is not dense, loose, and the composition is nutritious. The optimal conditions for the growth of anemone will be sandy and loamy soils. The main condition for the healthy growth and development of anemones is that the soil must pass moisture well.

Transplanting anemones to a new location

Most varieties do not like transplanting and do not take root well. It is advisable not to expose them to such stress too often. This axiom does not apply to cultivars and varieties that form small root nodules. In this case, the tuberous anemone is planted in a new place every year. When the plant fades, its leaves fall off, the dormancy phase begins, the tubers are dug up. All summer they are stored in a cool room and then planted again, closer to autumn days.

Indoor cultivation of anemones

Both on the street and at home, the anemone plant is distinguished by its simplicity in everyday life. Simple planting of anemones at home is carried out using seeds or tubers. If an anemone is planted with seeds, then you must first grow the seedlings in containers with drainage holes filled with nutrient soil. Then the grown seedlings are planted in pots of 4-6 pieces. The flowerpots should be quite roomy so that the anemones are not cramped. Such a joint planting will provide the grower with 100-150 beautiful flowers in a pot, blooming one after another during the entire vegetative period.

Growing an anemone from tubers is even easier. All that is needed is to purchase nodules of the required variety and plant them in loose, fertile soil with good drainage at the bottom. Further care completely coincides with the maintenance of garden anemones. You can read the article: Verbena - growing from seeds of the best varieties and hybrids.

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