Anemone tuberous planting and care in the open field in the fall

Do you want your garden to glow with different colors and delight you, your neighbors, and your bees? Then plant anemones, and they will pleasantly surprise you with their rare flowering, subject to any breeze (not without reason, in translation from Greek, anemone is "the daughter of the winds"), their compact size and relative undemanding care.

Types and varieties of anemones

The most popular types of anemones are as follows:

Anemones can also be further divided into 2 large groups: tuberous and rhizome. Rhizomes are more of a forest species. In stores, you can usually find exactly tuberous.

Worth knowing! Rhizome (forest) anemones are more unpretentious to care for than tuberous.

Growing rhizome 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 the sap inside the plant is somewhat slowed down, which means that the flower will be able to take root normally after division.

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

What needs to be done to separate the anemone rhizomes:

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

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

The timing of planting tubers

Various sources often indicate that it is already possible to plant anemone tubers starting in February. However, if you are going to plant tubers so early, then you will have to supplement the seedlings with special phytolamps or more economical LED counterparts. Even on the lightest southern windowsill in the apartment at this time there is still an insufficient amount of natural light, which means that the plant will necessarily stretch out, and such delicate flowers as anemones, when pulled, 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, to do it in the second half of March or even better in early April.

How to soak tubers

Important! If the tubers of the anemones 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 the 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 properly soak: put the tubers of the anemones in a container (glass), then pour water along with the head and stand for a day. This cannot be done - the anemones will simply die. They cannot be without air, they immediately begin to suffocate and emit a very disgusting, one might say, pharmacy odor mixed with ammonia.

How right soak the tubers of the anemones:

1. Take a napkin, cotton pads or even better a rag and put it in a container (container).
2. Now you need to wet it in one of the fungicide solutions (the most popular, but still somewhat weak - "Fitosporin" or the less well-known, but strong enough "Maxim Dachnik") or a growth stimulator ("Zircon" or "Epin").
3. Place the tubers on a soaked napkin, cotton pads or rag and cover with a dry rag, cotton pad or napkin on top.
4. For the best effect, cover the container itself with plastic wrap.
5. Keep until completely swollen, which usually takes 30 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the quality of the planting material).
6. If you have soaked tubers in Epin, then after swelling they must be rinsed in warm water.
7. Everything! The nodules are now ready to be potted.

Video: how to properly 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 containers of milk or juice (liter) or 0.5 liter plastic glasses, in which it is imperative to make drainage holes, for example, one hole at the bottom will be enough.

Fertile and loose soil mixture is required. You can prepare it by taking peat and sand in equal amounts, or by buying a ready-made mixture for flower seedlings in a garden store.

Planting tubers

It is very simple to plant anemone tubers for germination: fill the pots with soil, then spill phytosporin and plant (deepen) the tuber with a sprout (which, after swelling, became more noticeable) upwards, then spill it again with water so that the soil settles, and part of the sprout appears. Put in a bright, but cool enough 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 anemones tubers for germination at home

Seedling care

It is very desirable that anemones seedlings be grown at a low temperature of +16 degrees.If the air is too dry, and the heat is +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 supplement your plants.

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

Planting anemones in open ground

It is necessary to plant anemones in open ground only when the threat of return frosts has passed. As a rule, depending on the climatic characteristics 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 fragments of bricks, rubble, or small river stones.

The soil they need is loose and nutritious, and it is desirable that from above it was still mulched with some kind of organic matter. To make the soil looser, you can add sand to it.

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

1. Choose the optimal drop-off location.
2. Prepare the planting hole by filling it with ash and humus.
3. Remove the seedlings from the pot along with the earthen clod and plant them in the hole.
4. It is better to make the distance between plantings about 15-20 cm.
5. Water moderately and mulch the plantings 4-5 centimeters.

By the way! You can plant pre-soaked anemones directly in the open field. The planting technology is no different, except that you do not need to deeply deepen the tubers.

Features of planting and caring for tender anemone (Blanda)

Anemone Blanda has nothing to do with crown. It does not require digging for the winter or even shelter. In general, caring for this species is quite simple.

It is better to plant Blanda in the fall (in October-early November), but you need to catch it before the frost. Preparation for planting is somewhat different, the tubers must be filled 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. It is necessary to plant blanda tubers to a depth of 4-5 centimeters at a distance of 2-3 centimeters from each other, preferably in a separate basket filled with a loose substrate. After planting, the basket must 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 anemone blanda (tender)

Growing anemones from seeds

Anemones can be grown from seed, but unfortunately most seed growers get a disastrous negative result. This is due to the fact that the germination capacity of even freshly harvested seeds is about 1/4, and they must first undergo stratification, in other words, they must be left for about 2-3 months in a cold and humid place (for example, in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf) ... Thus, if you want to plant anemone seeds in the spring, they must be laid for stratification in January. Planting seeds for seedlings (in March) and further care are pretty standard. The main thing is not to bury the seeds under any circumstances.

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

Outdoor care for anemones

Caring for anemones is quite simple, but at the same time quite laborious. The main thing in care is the constant maintenance of soil moisture. However, it is also impossible to fill in and allow stagnation of moisture, 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, which can be taken from fallen leaves, peat, sawdust, or some other organic matter, will help to preserve moisture. Mulching will not only help your plant stay hydrated longer, but it will also prevent 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 done in the morning and evening (after sunset).

As for dressings, they are not particularly required. However, for better development and flowering, you can use mineral and organic fertilizers during the period of budding and direct flowering. A solution of wood ash and humus is perfect for this.

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

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 located 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: only rhizome 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 out rhizomes.

Video: caring for an anemone in the garden - watering and feeding

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

Video: planting and caring for anemones in the garden

Delicate anemones with intricately cut leaves and quivering corollas are equally good in the forest and among the most luxurious garden plants. Anemones, planting and caring 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 kingdom, there are more than 170 species 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 varieties of hybrid anemones. 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 the open field

According to the observations of experienced gardeners, rhizome anemones are less demanding and more winter-hardy than their large-flowered tuberous congeners. But no matter what kind the flower you like belongs to, the best place for it will be a transparent penumbra, protecting 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 often and later.

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

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

When to plant anemones in the ground

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

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

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

When are anemones planted in the ground? The 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 farther north, the greater the risk of spring or autumn freezing of greenery and the underground part.

When are the dates for planting anemones:

• the site for 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 spruce is necessary, then dolomite flour, which oxidizes the soil.

Wells for plants are made at intervals of 15–20 cm. To provide flowers with good conditions for development and to simplify care in the open field, planting anemones is carried out 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 sand pillow, which helps wick away 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 there is a spring planting, dried tubers are soaked for 2 hours in water at room temperature, helping perennials to wake up faster. In the fall, 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 protects the land from drying out throughout the season and suppresses the growth of weeds.

Outdoor care for anemones after planting

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

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

Plants planted in spring are immediately watered in moderation. And with the growth of greenery, the anemones are fed. For rhizome plants, mulching with a mixture of peat and humus is enough, and tuberous and large-flowered hybrid varieties should receive a more complete set, including minerals and trace elements.

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

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

Tuberous anemones are not so aggressive, some of them do not hibernate at all in the ground, and more frost-resistant species need careful cover with foliage, spruce branches, and non-woven material.The most delicate tubers are dried at room temperature after digging 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 the tubers to be kept in the soil, every 3-5 years the planting is rejuvenated.

How to choose anemones for your garden - video

Anemones are a wonderful decoration for any garden. Delicate, beautiful flowers are the dream of any florist. Some varieties of this plant require special care, while others are quite unpretentious. Planting flowers outdoors is possible even in autumn.

Most popular varieties

There are a huge number of types. Some of them bloom in spring, while others, on the contrary, in summer or autumn. Some love the shade, others love the sun. Exist frost-resistant and thermophilic species... Below are some of the most popular types.

Crowned anemone

Crowned - the most beautiful anemone. The flowers of this plant are large enough, as well as a variety of shades. But this type of plant is extremely picky about the environment. Crown is recommended to be dug for the winter. In this case, the usual cycle is completely lost.

If in nature it begins to bloom in early summer. After flowering, its leaves completely dry out. And in the fall, it blooms again. Then, during spring planting, it blooms in the middle of summer, and the second bloom occurs along with frost and snow.

Crowned

De Caen

The De Caen variety belongs to the crown species. Blooms in early summer. And in the fall it repeats itself. Flowers of this variety are distinguished by a huge variety of shades. Lush bush, grows up to 45-55 centimeters in height.

De Caen

Delicate

Delicate - frost-resistant, unpretentious plant. Differs in its small size. Gentle grows in height up to 5-10 centimeters... The plant blooms in early spring. Flowers bloom with leaves. The flowers are blue, white and pink. Delicate blooms 2-3 weeks.

One disadvantage of the plant is poor tuber germination. From ten purchased tubers, only two or even one tuber can germinate.

White

White or oak - the most tenacious and unpretentious among other species. It blooms in early spring for 3-4 weeks. The height of the bush is 20-25 centimeters, and the flowers are 2-3 centimeters in diameter. Dubravnaya is found most often with white flowers.

White

Ordinary

The common anemone blooms in early spring. The flowers are like bells. It does not require special care... From the planted seeds, they will bloom only after two years. But then they will delight for many years and at the same time do not require any care.

Ordinary

Can anemones be grown outdoors?

Florists successfully grow anemones outdoors. These flowers easy to care for, but demanding on the soil... Flowers require loose, "breathing" soil so that moisture does not linger in it. In order to make the soil loose, it is enough to mix it with sand.

It is also important to know that they do not grow well in acidic soil.

When is the best time to plant flowers?

Planting time can be in the spring or fall. It all depends on the region and the climate in this region.

In southern natural areas, plants are best planted in the spring... In the northern regions they are planted in the falland the flowers take root well. Planting them in stages can extend flowering from mid-summer to fall. Planted anemones in winter in spring can please with flowering.

Planting plants in open ground

In spring, anemone can be planted in the shade, or planted in an open place for sunlight. But in this case, it must be remembered that in summer the rays of the sun can harm the plant. It is also required to choose a place for flowers that will be well protected from the wind.

Before planting, anemone tubers are soaked in a root stimulator

Tubers need to be planted to a depth of 3 to 5 centimeters... The distance between tubers should be at least 9-10 centimeters.

After planting, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with humus or loose peat. So that they please with lush flowering, before the flowers bloom, it is important to nourish the plants with complex fertilizers.

Spring is growing rapidly and need to seat... This should be done as soon as they fade.

If they are planted in open ground in the fall, they will bloom in early spring. It is important to plant anemones before frost. It should be remembered that if winters are famous for severe frosts, then it is better to dig up the tubers of the plant.

It is important to remember that if you plant anemones in the fall without drainage, they will hurt due to excess moisture.

Care after landing

It's easy to look after them. An important point in this task is create the right hydration... An excess of moisture will lead to root rot and subsequent death.

• If there is little moisture for the plant during bud formation, this situation can harm growth and flowering.
• So that there is enough moisture you should not plant a flower in the lowlandsand it is also important to pay special attention to drainage.
• After planting, it is recommended to cover the ground with tree leaves or peat.

It is necessary to fertilize during flowering and in autumn. Organic and complex fertilizers are suitable as top dressing. They don't like fresh manuretherefore it should not be used as a fertilizer.

It is also required to loosen the ground and remove weeds. In addition, you should collect snails and slugs that feed on anemones.

If the plant is sick, it is important to take appropriate measures in time. It is important to remove the sick and not let the nearby anemones get infected. The bushes of the flower grow. Therefore it is important transplant and divide bushes of plants that are already 4-5 years old.

Preparing for winter

For the winter, the tubers of anemones must be dug up.

The climate of the central region of Russia does not allow to leave tubers in the soil... Therefore, it is important to remove them and prepare them for storage until spring. Tubers dug up and dried... The remaining leaves must be removed. The tubers are stored in sand or peat in a dark, cool room.

If we are talking about southern regions, where winters are warm, anemones need not be dug up. You just need to cover them with foliage, peat or compost.

It should be dug up in the fall for winter storage only at the moment when the leaves of the plant are dry.

Reproduction

There are two ways to breed:

• Seminal
• Vegetative

Seeds

Anemone seeds

Seed method difficult enough... The difficulty lies in the fact that the seeds of the plant must be fresh. Only fresh seeds can germinate. But even the freshness of the seeds cannot guarantee the successful reproduction of the anemone.

The seeds must be sown in the box, and the box itself must be bury... After the sprouts appear, the box is dug up, and the sprouts are planted in the ground.

You can also pre-soak the seeds to make them swell. Then put it in a pot with prepared soil. Then take the pot outside and bury it in the ground.

Vegetative

Vegetative propagation is considered more effective than seed propagation. To do this, dig up a plant in the spring and separate tubers... It is important that at least one bud remains on the separated tubers. To make the roots grow better, you can use any biostimulant.

Only proper care and attention will help to grow bright anemones. They will decorate the garden with their lovely flowers from spring to late autumn.

Anemones are picturesque herbaceous plants that, like the Wangutta sperm, the planting and care of which we described in the article, are able to conquer any gardener with their variety of colors and shapes of buds.

The name is of Greek origin and means "daughter of the winds". The flowers are so named because, even with the slightest breeze, the petals begin to flutter like butterflies with their wings, making them look like calibrachoa grown from seeds or properly planted and well-groomed perennial lobelia.

These perennial flowers belong to the buttercup family... In natural conditions, flowers can be found in the mountains and plains with a temperate climate. They have more than 160 species. Flowering occurs at different times and is uneven, which confuses even the most experienced gardener.

Anemone in landscape design

Most species of anemones successfully participate in group plantings. Flowers look great next to other representatives of the plant world - for example, gladioli, the cultivation of which is described here or delphiniums grown from seeds, as well as against the background of stones.

Used to compose a mixborder, combine with other perennial ornamental plants, creating incomparable mixed flower arrangements. For example, phlox and tree peonies, growing from the seeds of which we described in

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Some types of anemone are suitable for decorating the coastal strip of water bodies. Because these flowers can create amazing bouquets, they are sometimes grown for cutting.

White anemones in the photo

Bouquets with white-flowered anemones, which are not inferior in beauty even to Pascal hybrid tea roses, acquire a particularly good look.

Varieties and types of plants

The most popular among gardeners were the following types of anemone:

• Lesnaya - in the form of a dense bush, grows up to 50 cm. The arrangement of the buds one by one, which can be either regular or double. Flowers up to 6 cm in diameter, and some varieties can be up to 8 cm. It is characterized by large leaves with long petioles.
• Crowned grows as a compact plant, the height of which reaches 30 cm. The diameter of the buds is 6 cm, with different shades. In the middle of the flower there are stamens and a black pistil. The leaves are collected in the shape of a saucer. One of the varieties of crown anemone is terry anemone, which has bright red flowers.
• Japanese - a bush, the height of which reaches 40 cm, it has leaves of dark tones, and the color of the buds is pale, it can be richly bright. The color gamut is wide enough. The buds grow in groups that gather in loose inflorescences.
• Delicate has the shape of a short perennial bush. The stems on which the openwork leaves are located can be 20 cm high. The color range and size of flowers depends on the specific species.

Hybrid flower variety

• Hybrid grown by crossing some plant varieties. The flowers can be white, with a slight pink tint underneath, they can be semi-double, dark purple, or have a juicy pink tint.

Photos of other varieties of anemone can be found on the Internet and choose the appropriate type for your summer cottage.

Breeding methods Seeds

Anemone can multiply by seedHowever, unlike park Canadian roses from our material, they have a very low germination rate. When flowers are grown with seeds, only a quarter of them germinate. This applies more to freshly harvested seed. But still, it is possible to grow flowers from seeds if you follow a certain technique.

To increase germination, a seed stratification procedure should be carried out, which implies the need to keep the seeds in the cold. You should resort to it if you plan to germinate seeds in the spring.

The depth of the hole should be shallow, since only some of the seedlings that can emerge are very fragile, unable to overcome a thick layer of soil. Therefore, for planting, you should choose a light, loose soil that has a porous structure.

If you sow seeds in the fall, then the first shoots will begin in early spring.... With a summer or spring planting, the first shoots may appear after a month. Young shoots must be carefully protected from abundant watering to prevent their death.

Tubers

An easier way to obtain a full-fledged planting material is to reproduce anemone from tubers.... In this way, individual plant varieties with a branched openwork rhizome system are easily propagated.

Rhizomes should be divided in the spring, since at this time the sap flow process is slowed down and the plant will react calmly.When cutting the rhizome, it is necessary that in each divided area there remain a couple of renewal buds, which are responsible for the growth of greenery.

Individual plant varieties that have tubers instead of the usual rhizome system require pre-sowing preparatory measures. The planting material is immersed in slightly warmed water for a couple of hours. You need to remove it after the tubers increase in size and swell well. This technique promotes the fastest germination. The tubers are planted to a depth of 7 cm. Watering should be accurate and regular.

Florists focus on the need to determine the location in advancewhere the plants will be located. This requirement is relevant for anemone with tubers. Young growth is easier to take root after transplantation, but adult plants may not tolerate this procedure and die. The solution may be to transplant along with a large lump of soil, which will help to transfer stress more easily.

Planting a plant

Before planting the plant on open soil, the tubers of flowers are planted in pots for growing... In this case, it is necessary to monitor the temperature in the room, which should not be higher than 12˚C, since at higher temperatures the sprouts will become weaker, and the tubers may rot. After the rooting of the anemones and the appearance of full-fledged sprouts, they can be planted on a plot in open ground.

In the first days of disembarkation, the place should be shaded so that the first spring rays of the sun do not burn the delicate leaves.

For different types of plants, the requirements for the level of lighting, watering and soil composition will differ significantly. There are a number

universal conditions , under which most varieties will feel good:

• The place should be in partial shade.
• Soil with good drainage.
• The soil should be loose and fertile.
• Soil selection and preparation for planting.

To create the ideal soil structure, ordinary sand is added to it.... The presence of loose matter in the ground will make the soil not only loose, but also contribute to the free movement of air. Thanks to the sand, the level of water permeability will increase. Drainage, which is formed with the help of brick fragments or small pebbles, has a similar property.

The composition of the soil should not be too acidic. Therefore, before placing the anemones in the selected place, wood ash or a portion of dolomite flour is added to the topsoil.

Flowers that grow in clay soil need to be fed with liquid fertilizers. Top dressing is carried out once every ten days. If the flowers grow in a soilless substrate, then they should be fed once every five days. Fertilizers should be diluted according to instructions and recommendations.

The subtleties of flower care

The main task for flower growers when caring for flowers is the need maintain an optimal level of humidity... Excessive moisture is detrimental to the anemone rhizome system. However, even with a lack of liquid, the plant will suffer, which may further affect the condition of the flowers.

In the case of excess moisture, planting flowers in an elevated area can be an effective way, and drainage will also help. In the case of a lack of life-giving moisture, cope with mulch.

Thanks to this free-flowing material, which includes peat, fallen leaves or special decorative mixtures, a kind of obstacle to the evaporation of liquid is created. In addition, the material is able to compact the soil, preventing the emergence and growth of weeds. Fallen leaves of fruit trees are suitable for anemone. The lining layer should not be less than 5 cm.

Fertilizer

It is recommended to fertilize the plant with complex mineral preparations.... Moreover, their use is possible only when the plant blooms.And in the case of fertilizing the soil before planting, mineralization is excluded from the flower care schedule.

If you follow the guidelines and care requirements, you can create perfect growing conditions for most varieties of anemone.

Wintering

In the climatic conditions of the middle regions of the country, most varieties anemones can be left in open soil for the winter... However, before wintering, it is necessary to increase the mulch layer several times. In addition, to preserve the tubers, a shelter should be made, for the arrangement of which spruce branches or branches of deciduous trees are suitable.

In harsher climates, it will be necessary to dig out the rhizomes, since the tuberous plant varieties are more sensitive to frost. The underground part is dug up, it must be dried and stored in a cool place before planting on open ground.

Pests and the fight against ailments

Anemones are fairly resistant plants to various pests or diseases. If the plant is exposed to a viral disease, then this leads to the appearance of spotting on the leaves, they become brown, mosaic patterns appear, and growth slows down. With these signs, diseased plants must be destroyed.

Nematoda is the most common disease characterized by the appearance of rusty spots.... In this case, they should be collected, and the contaminated soil should be renewed.

Summing up, we note that among the large number of varieties of anemones, there are very unpretentious plants and individual species that need special care. The explanation lies in the fact that some have a root system, while others have tubers instead.

There are some features for growing anemone:

1. Flowers must be moisturized in dry hot weather.
2. Autumn feeding should be carried out using complex mineral fertilizers, and the soil before planting or during the flowering period should be fertilized with organic fertilizers.
3. In winter, plants need protection from severe frosts.
4. Reproduction of flowers is best done in the spring with the help of root suckers or in the fall with seeds.

Blue anemones flowers in the photo

And if everything is done correctly, then luxurious anemones will delight you with their flowering for a single year, which looks especially great against the background.

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Anemone is a perennial of the buttercup family, a very beautiful and fragile plant. The name means "daughter of the winds", therefore the people call the flower anemone. The name is justified by the fact that even the weakest gust of wind provokes the trembling of delicate petals. On the plains, it grows in temperate regions, it is found in mountainous areas. In nature, there are about 160 species that bloom at different times and differ so much that they puzzle even experienced florists. We will tell you about the types of anemones, planting and care in the open field in the fall.

Growing anemones: difficulties

Under the general name of anemones, there is a variety of varieties and species, among which there are unpretentious ones, and those that require increased attention. The difference between the two is that some species have tubers while others have rhizomes. The latter do not cause difficulties in growing, but any mistake in caring for tuberous anemones can lead to the death of the plant.

The features of caring for an anemone are as follows:

• In dry, sultry weather, watering anemones is mandatory.
• Complex mineral fertilizers are applied only in autumn, and organic fertilizers are applied during flowering, growth and before planting.
• Anemones are afraid of frost, they need to be covered with dry leaves.
• Reproduction of anemones is carried out by seeds or root suckers.

Types of anemones

We invite you to get acquainted with the most common and striking representatives of the anemones family. By the time of flowering, they are divided into summer (autumn) and spring. Spring is distinguished by a wide range of pastel shades; they bloom in May.This type of anemones include:

• Anemone is oak. She has a fragile articulated rhizome. The diameter of the flowers is 2-4 cm. The height is 25 cm. The flowers are usually white, but there are other shades. It blooms early - in April-May. Unpretentious variety.
• Anemone is tender. These are miniature plants, the flowers of these plants are only 5-10 cm in diameter. Frost-resistant varieties, tender gardeners pay considerable attention to the cultivation of anemone. The most popular variety is Blue Shades.
• Buttercup anemone. Unpretentious plant. There are beautiful double varieties with bright yellow flowers. It grows up to 25 cm.

Summer flowering anemones are represented by the following species:

• Japanese anemone. Large perennial. Popular varieties include Pamina with dark pink flowers, Hadspen Abundance with cream flowers.
• Anemone is crown. Light-loving plant, blooms with double flowers. It blooms twice a season: in May and September. Grows up to 1.5 meters. This type of plant includes the anemone De Caen, Don Juan and Sandra Bridget. The crown anemone flowers can be of various shades.
• Anemone hybrid. This species includes such varieties as Honorine Jobert, Queen Charlotte, Profusion.

All these species are large perennial plants, the root system is powerful and well-branched. They begin to bloom from late summer, anemones continue to bloom until mid-autumn.

Preparing and planting anemones

Soil preparation

For those who decide to grow anemones on their site, planting begins with the selection of the site. You will need a spacious place, protected from drafts and shaded. The rhizomes of this plant grow strongly, but they are very fragile, any contact can harm them. Anemones do not tolerate drafts and extreme heat.

The soil should be loose, well-drained, fertile. The best option would be deciduous soil with peat or loam. You can add simple sand to the soil, this will improve the structure of the soil. By adding wood ash to the soil, you can reduce excess acidity.

Seed preparation

Anemones can be grown from seeds, but they have a very low germination rate. Only a quarter of freshly harvested seeds can germinate. If you stratify the seeds, you can slightly increase germination. The seeds are mixed with peat or coarse sand, 3 parts of sand are taken for 1 part of the anemone seeds. Moistened, sprayed daily to maintain the required moisture.

After the seeds have swollen, a little substrate is added, the mixture is mixed, slightly moistened. The container with the planting material is left in a cool room. When the sprouts hatch, and this usually happens after a few days, the container is taken out to the site, buried in the snow and sprinkled with sawdust and straw.

They take them out in early spring to transplant them into germination boxes. To make life easier for themselves, experienced flower growers plant seeds in the fall in boxes with nutritious soil, bury them in open ground, covering them with spruce branches. During the winter, the seeds will undergo natural freezing. In the spring, you can dig them up to plant.

Tuber preparation

Planting anemone tubers begins with the fact that the tubers need to be soaked in warm water before planting. After a few hours, the tubers should swell, they are planted in pots with a mixture of sand and peat to a depth of 5 cm. Watering should be regular. Some growers wrap the bulbs in a cloth, which is moistened with an epin solution. They are kept in a plastic bag for about six hours, this will allow the bulbs to soak. After that, they are immediately planted in the ground.

Planting anemones with tubers

How to plant an anemone? Planting anemones is not particularly difficult. You just need to determine the point of growth. On tubers that have been pretreated and have already swollen, bud tubercles are visible, and you can use them to determine how to plant.For beginners, this guideline may come in handy: the anemone tuber has a flat top, and you need to plant it with the sharp end down. If in doubt, you can simply plant the tuber with the side.

The landing hole should be about 40 cm in diameter and 13 cm deep. A little ash and humus is poured at the bottom of each hole, a tuber is placed there, and sprinkled with earth on top. Planting is crushed a little, then watered well.

Planting anemones with seeds

By the time the anemones are to be planted in the fall, the seedlings should already have two leaves. Seedlings are planted in the ground in the second year of growth. The place is chosen shaded. When to plant anemones? The planting is carried out in the fall, after which the site is well closed with leaves and branches from frost. It should be remembered that such anemones will be able to bloom only after three years.

When purchasing different varieties of anemones, you can make it so that flowering will continue almost all year round: from April to November. This will require seeds and tubers of different types and varieties, a little patience, time, adherence to certain planting rules.

Anemone care

Do you want to see anemones on your site, planting and care in the open field according to all the rules, and now they are already pleasing the eye with their exuberant flowering. Of course, you will have to try to maintain the required moisture level throughout the growing season. The danger is not drought, but excessive humidity. The root system of a plant can simply rot from waterlogging.

If during the period of bud formation, the plant lacks moisture, it will be difficult for the anemones to bloom and grow. For the moisture level to be balanced, it is necessary to plant the plants on a hill. The site must be well-drained. After planting, it is advisable to mulch with a five-centimeter layer of peat, sawdust of fruit trees. In the spring, the soil is moistened once a week; with the usual amount of precipitation, additional watering is not necessary throughout the summer. If it is very hot and dry, watering is done after sunset or in the morning.

Anemones are fed during flowering. Live organic fertilizers are used (except for fresh manure). In the autumn, it is necessary to provide fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers. With careful fertilization of the beds before planting, further feeding can be completely excluded. Weeds must be removed by hand, a hoe and other tools can damage the delicate roots of the plant.

Anemones are considered to be plants that are resistant to most pests and diseases. But sometimes they can be bothered by snails and slugs. To deal with uninvited guests, use a drug called metaldehyde. Some anemones are affected by the caterpillar moth (winter worm) or leaf nematode. If a nematode is affected, infected plants must be destroyed; the plant should not be planted in this place for several years.

Reproduction of anemones

Anemone reproduces not only by tubers and seeds, the methods described above, but also by dividing a bush or rhizome. When dividing the rhizomes, you can dig them out in the spring, cut them into pieces, they should be about 5 cm long. Each piece should have a kidney. They are planted in the ground, but such a plant will reach maturity only after three years. A transplant is carried out with dividing the bush with only 4-5 year old plants.

Storage after flowering

How to store anemones in winter? Anemones are recommended to be dug up with the onset of the first cold weather in order to send them for storage. Nodules need careful drying. The aboveground part of the bush is cut off. Tubers must be kept cool, in the dark, placed in sand or peat. A non-damp basement is best suited for this.

If you decide to leave the anemones in the soil before winter, you need to be sure that they will winter in comfortable conditions.In regions with warm winters, you should not rely on the weather; the site must be covered with spruce branches, fallen leaves, and other material so that unexpected frosts do not destroy the anemone flowers.

Among the diversity of the family of herbaceous buttercups that inhabit the planet, the genus of perennial flowering Anemone (anemone) occupies an extensive place. The crown anemone (anemone coronaria) is one of the many species.

Anemone crown description, photo

A flowering plant belonging to the class of dicotyledonous free petal grasses belongs to the genus Anemone. Acts as a typical representative of the species of the same name. Differs in special decorativeness.

The area of ​​natural growth - from the plain meadows of the Mediterranean to the sunny foothills of Asia Minor. The root system is a moisture and nutrient storage bulb that can tolerate drought. The bulbous rhizome has vegetative and generative (flower) buds. Over time, the volume of the tuber increases, the shape changes (irregularities appear).

The growing season begins in early spring. The aboveground part is:

1. Basal petiole pinnately dissected leaves, consisting of narrow plots.
2. Peduncle - up to 40 cm long, slightly pubescent, with small stipules, with a bud crowning the top.

Flowering occurs at the end of May. Blooming during this period, a poppy-shaped single flower with a weak aroma, 5 - 8 cm in diameter, resembles a single-row basket with delicate 5 - 6 petals (without a bracts); numerous short stamens and pistils with hanging ovules form a large dark core. The petals are of different colors: scarlet, pink, white, purple, blue. The flowering period is 2 weeks.

Fading away, the ground part dies off completely, leaving the fruit - a multi-root with numerous pubescent small seeds. The bulb is dormant until early August. September - re-flowering. Autumn bloom is not abundant and short-term. Propagated by tubers, self-sowing.

Attention! Plants of the genus Anemone contain in their chemical composition the poisonous substance protoanemonin. Observe precautions when handling the plant.

Origin

Numerous legends about the flower by the ancient peoples of the Mediterranean express its presence and significance even in ancient times.

Despite the various variations of the legends, the meaning of the flower and its appearance remains unchanged. The ancient Greek Goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite, overwhelmed by the grief of the loss of her beloved Adonis, mourned him for a long time at the place of death - her tears turned into a scattering of anemones.

Unusual tenderness and grace, the brightness of the color of the petals symbolize greatness and sorrow, chastity and trepidation. Ancient girls decorated their heads with wreaths of anemone; they served as a talisman against evil spirits and misfortunes.

The mystery of the flower, its "unearthly" origin was displayed by ancient painters in their paintings with divine characters.

Christian biblical legends tell that numerous anemones grew up on Calvary after the execution of Christ. The blood of Christ poured out the crimson color of the petals. Newly born Christians - Palestinians used the anemone shamrock as a symbol of the Holy Trinity.

The lightness of the petals and the flexibility of the thin peduncle, thrilled by the slightest vibration of the air, served as the second name of the flower "anemone" and the name of the genus, anemone translated from Greek means "daughter of the winds".

The use of crown anemones in breeding dates back to 1600. Tubers brought to Europe from the countries of Asia Minor gained popularity in Italy, France, Germany, Holland. They are actively cultivated in North America. Modern breeding work in Russia is carried out in the Sochi Center.

Reference! Anemone crown belongs to the group of ephemeroids - perennial herbaceous plants that have the ability to go through all stages of growth in a short period of time: from the emergence of shoots to the maturation of seeds.

Types of crown anemone

The holder of the title of "Queen of Spring Flowers", who is the crown representative of the genus, justifies her regalia with bright abundant spectacular flowering.

The centuries-old selection selection has enriched the garden collection of anemones with numerous varieties of crown anemone with individual traits and characteristics. The culture is classified:

1. Inflorescence configuration: single-row, double-row arrangement of petals (semi-double), multi-row (double).
2. Coloring of buds: a huge number of colors and shades, rarely found in nature, which no other flowering plant has.
3. Flowering time: twice per season (ephemeroids), long summer, later (autumn).
4. Peduncle height: dwarf (10 cm) and tall (for cutting).

There are several types that are distinguished by the greatest decorativeness, which are used for garden cultivation.

"Sylphide". The variety blooming in summer (June - July) has large lilac - pink, raspberry, fuchsia bracts (5 - 8 cm) with purple stamens. The height of the bush is up to 30 cm. With proper care, about 10 peduncles grow on one bush. Shade-loving, flowers fade in the sun. It is also used for forcing.

Governor. Endowed with ruby-red petals with a creamy ring at the base, bud diameter up to 10 cm. More than 12 peduncles on a bush, 30 cm long. Very decorative. Differs in long flowering (45 - 60 days).

"Don Juan". Large poppy-shaped terry bud, a saucer of a similar shape.

"Bicolor". Bushy anemone 20 cm high. A single crown flower has white petals with a contrasting red ring at the base with a diameter of 7 cm. The number of peduncles reaches 8 pieces. Resistant to low temperatures.

"Holland". Red petals with a white circle at the base, two-row, peduncles 15 - 30 cm high, up to 8 pieces bloom on one bush. Does not fade in the sun.

"De Caen". The flower is single, crowned, single-row, of various colors: ultramarine, red, white, yellow, purple, pale white with a pronounced central pink stripe and others, the dark core has many stamens. Peduncle persistent 40 - 80 cm. It blooms twice a season.

Saint Bridget. Small peony terry inflorescences, preferably pink.

Fokker. The violet-blue color of semi-double petals is set off by a dark, almost black middle, a low-growing plant 30 cm tall, a bud 6 cm in diameter, the plant produces up to 10 peduncles. Shade tolerant. Early flowering, up to 1.5 months. It is used for decorating boutonnieres and bouquets.

Mount Everest. Small snow-white petals with increased doubleness, greenish-yellow middle, bloom in early spring in late April or early May.

Bride. A dwarf bush (10 - 15 cm) with single saucer-shaped single-row bracts, white with mother-of-pearl color and a yellow-salad core. Shade-loving. Duration of flowering is 1 month. Can be grown as a potted decoration.

"Lord Lieutenant". Purple, blue, multi-row astro-shaped flower baskets, 6 cm in diameter, with a black core, slightly fading in the bright sun. Number of peduncles - 10. Long bloom from June to August. Decorative.

"Admiral". Hybrid variety. Hardy. Decorative. Peduncles are low - 25 cm, persistent, one bud per peduncle. Flowers pink - lilac with mother-of-pearl scale, densely double, with thin sharp petals, single. Differs in a large number of peduncles on the bush. Early flowering, not long 15 - 20 days. Used for cutting into bouquets and forcing, as a pot decoration.

The flowering time and the size of the bush depend on the climatic conditions of the area of ​​the grown anemones.

Advice! Protect flowering plantings from gusts of wind, the anemone is afraid of drafts.

How to choose the right tubers when buying

The key to the success of growing crown anemone in high-quality planting material. You can buy tubers at the end of winter at a flower shop. Choose only trusted selling companies, the quality and integrity of the packaging. Modern manufacturers unpack the goods in branded packaging with storage recommendations, planting dates, usually already treated with fungicides against diseases and pests. Still, you need to know how the tubers look.

The tubers (bulbs) of the crown anemone are small in size from 10 to 30 mm (1 year - 10 mm), have an irregular shape. They look like a flattened, dry (like a crouton) lump with an uneven surface (tubercles, grooves, growths), one of the surfaces has a thin nose (a dried cut of the peduncle - there is a vegetative bud) - this is the top of the tuber. The color depends on the variety, it can be dark earthy or brown in color.

Healthy bulbs have a uniform color, no black spots and mold, no voids, firm to the touch, not crumbling from dryness. When purchasing tubers in the retail network, it is necessary to take into account the germination rate, usually, out of 5 bulbs, only one is suitable for growth.

Attention! All varieties of the anemone coronaria species prefer alkaline soils. The increased acidity of the soil must be neutralized in advance by adding dolomite flour or wood ash.

Preparing tubers for planting

The preliminary preparation of tubers will help to ensure the quality of the planting material, to be confident in the healthy seedlings of anemone coronaria.

The dried tubers must be soaked, but a large amount of moisture is detrimental to the bulbs, they cannot be immersed in a container with water - they suffocate without oxygen, so it is enough to moisten a cotton cloth with water with the addition of a root growth stimulator, for example: "Kornevin", wringing the bulbs in it, put in a plastic bag (making a few holes) for 7 - 8 hours. In the meantime, prepare a landing box filled with:

• wet sand;
• wet sawdust;
• moistened with a soil mixture of peat and sand.

Put the moistened, swollen nodules on the surface of the soil with a vegetative bud upwards without pressing. If in doubt which side of the bud is growing, place the tuber sideways. Create a greenhouse effect by covering with glass or foil, put in a cool, dark place until white roots appear. Ventilate the greenhouse by moisturizing (if necessary) by spraying. After a while, depending on the variety, 7-14 days the growing point will become noticeable. Sprouted bulbs should be planted directly in the ground or in pots.

Advice! Many flower growers recommend planting not sprouted, but only swollen bulbs in an individual disposable container, so that later they can be transplanted according to their intended purpose by transferring, this method of sprouting tubers is less traumatic for delicate seedlings.

Planting in spring with purchased tubers

There are optimal air temperatures for plant growth, taking into account the variety and type of plant, therefore, planting time is different for each region. The most acceptable temperature for crown anemone is 9 - 12 degrees, below 9 - the rooting rate decreases, and at higher (more than 12) - the roots of the bulb develop poorly, with waterlogging - they rot.

Since the crown anemone is a southerner, tender and thermophilic, in areas with a temperate climate, spring planting with soaked or already germinated tubers is preferable.

In a place prepared in advance, protected from drafts, taking into account the illumination (recommended for this variety), with loose fertile soil, tubers are planted according to the scheme:

• onion 10 mm at a distance of 20 cm from each other at the rate of 50 pieces 1 sq. meter;
• 15 - 20 (30 pcs);
• 20 — 20 (25).

The bulbs are planted to a depth of 4 - 5 cm 10 - 15 cm in size, larger by 8 - 10 cm. They make holes, on the bottom of which they put humus and ash, carefully put the tuber with the bud of growth upwards and sprinkle it with earth. The soil must be well moistened. Seedlings appear in 20 - 25 days. Spring planting will delight you with rapid flowering only in June - July, some varieties in August.

Planting in autumn

Autumn is not the best time to plant crown anemones. Its main varieties are spring, it does not tolerate the cold, but it is possible to transplant bulbs grown on its site.

Planting is not difficult except for determining the vegetative bud, since the tubers are planted dry (protects against freezing). The timing is determined by the optimum temperature. In areas with early frosts without snow cover, it is necessary to plant bulbs in August - September. The tuber needs to adapt to frost. They are planted in the same way as in the spring. Following actions:

• monitor soil moisture;
• do not allow the soil to dry out if the autumn is dry.

In rainy weather, there is a danger of bulbs rotting. A special feature is the winter shelter. When frost approaches, the soil in the planting area is mulched with peat (15 cm), leaves, spruce branches. This increases the bulbs' chances of surviving the winter.

Advice! A waterproof film will help protect the winter shelter from excess rainfall.

Outdoor care for crown anemone

This type of anemone is demanding and controversial. To achieve a spectacular flowering of Mediterranean beauties in a temperate climate is possible only by bringing the growing conditions closer to their natural growing environment.

Illumination. The plant prefers an abundance of sunlight. From a lack - the peduncles are stretched out, the flowers are shrinking, but it belongs to short-day crops, 12 hours of daylight are enough for them to bloom. Thanks to breeding work, there are shade-tolerant varieties for which 4 - 5 hours of exposure to direct sunlight is enough.

Temperature. It is thermophilic, but the flowers can withstand short-term frost up to -5 degrees, and leaves - 12. Cannot stand long-term snowless frosts, but can survive the winter under careful shelter.

Humidity. Stagnation of water in the soil inhibits the growth of the ground part, and is detrimental to anemone tubers, especially at low temperatures. Decently tolerates short-term drought. Abundant watering is required only during the period of growth and budding (if there is no precipitation), the rest of the growing season is sufficient to maintain moderate soil moisture.

The soil. Anemone is selective to the composition of the soil. Violent flowering is possible only on loose, nutritious, breathable, well-drained, alkaline soils.

Top dressing. Throughout the very short growing season, the anemone is responsive to both organic and mineral fertilizing. At the stage of growth and budding, anemone is watered 2-3 times a month with a solution of fermented manure and mineral fertilizers. During flowering 1 - 2 times. After the autumn flowering, anemones do not need to be fertilized. This will help them get through the winter.

Diseases and pests. A very important component of care. All diseases and pests of neighboring plants are dangerous for anemones. Various rot from an excess of moisture, thickening of the planting. For healthy growth of anemone it is necessary: ​​timely removal of weeds without mechanical damage, which can provoke infections; prevent stagnation of water, increase the air permeability of the soil (loosen); to fight sucking insects, slugs - carriers of viruses (treatment with fungicides).

Light, at the same time strict, care will allow you to enjoy the depth of the exquisite shades of the crown anemone not only in the garden, but also in the bouquet compositions that decorate the house.

Attention! When feeding with liquid fertilizers, do not allow the leaves to be doused; in case of accidental contact, wash off the liquid with water.

Crown anemone in winter: dig up or leave tubers in the ground?

Crown anemone is a thermophilic species. Despite the endurance of short-term frosts, they are unlikely to withstand long-term frosts of the middle zone. You can risk it and cover it with peat or lutrasil for the winter, but it is better to dig up the tubers and plant them again in the spring.

How to store tubers until spring

The bulbs are dug out after wilting and some drying of the leaves, so as not to lose the planting site (the aerial part of some varieties disappears altogether). The tubers, together with the leaves, are put into boxes to dry in a ventilated, shaded room. After 2 weeks, the bulbs:

• cleaned of earth, dry leaves, roots and husks;
• the sick, the injured are discarded;
• treated with a fungicide solution;
• dry;
• folded in canvas bags; cardboard boxes with dry sawdust or peat.

Store in a cool dry place. Subject to the storage conditions, the germination of the bulbs lasts up to 3 years.

Anemone crown in landscape design

A variety of breeding varieties of crown anemone is just a godsend for landscape designers. Various flowering periods, amazing shades of color allow you to make seasonal compositions even from anemones alone. Combination with other primroses adds brightness to the gray spring landscape.

They are used to decorate alpine slides, rabatok, rockeries. Tall varieties are used to create the background in the microborder. Low - serve as a smooth transition from high to lawn, good for framing paths. Single bushes planted in the garden add juiciness and color to the landscape.

Conclusion

Knowing the intricacies of care and choosing a suitable variety, growing crown anemones will not present much work, but the aesthetic pleasure gained from flowering will leave its mark for a long time.

If you want to create a smooth sway of paints on the site from the slightest gust of wind - plant Anemone, a perennial herb with charming flower cups. In the wild, it can be found in open areas of a temperate climate.

Gardeners loved the flower for its unusual flowers and ease of movement when the wind blows. The people called her the anemone. Brightness of colors, demanding care plants of the buttercup family allow to revive the garden and give it dynamics.

How to plant an anemone for seedlings: preparation of soil and material

Anemone crown planting for seedlings at home

Site analysis should identify a suitable location for the plant. It should be spacious, slightly shaded or shaded, and free of drafts. Despite the fact that this is a "anemone", she does not like constant blowing.

The soil is suitable for loose, loamy with a neutral alkaline balance

• For this, sand, wood ash, mulch from dry leaves and humus are added to the soil.
• The root system does not tolerate dense compounds. Therefore, during the summer, you need to loosen the ground several times and add mulching sawdust, pebbles, sand. Branched roots require a lot of oxygen.
• Sometimes weeding is enough to provide fresh air to the roots. Use a loosening tool with care so as not to damage fragile roots.

Anemone propagates with the help of tubers, rhizomes and seeds... The most common method is tuberous in spring and rhizomes in summer. Seed is rarely used, as it requires special care, and seed germination is about 25%. Despite the difficulties of seed growing, gardeners sometimes use it to produce healthy, sturdy shrubs.

Anemones flowers planting and care at home

Seed method.

• To increase the germination of seeds, the stratification method is used, in other words, they are left in the cold.
• In snowy winters, this can be done naturally.In the fall, leave the seeds in boxes, covered with dry foliage and snow, and in the spring, let the seeds germinate. An industrial growth promoter for universal use will increase the germination capacity. Soak in accordance with the instructions, leave for a day before planting in autumn.

How to sow anemones flowers, see the video:

Plant the grown and strengthened sprouts in a permanent place, providing favorable conditions: warmth, dim light, sufficient moisture. They become "adult" flower stalks in the third season, so you need to be patient. The riot of colors and the tremor of the petals are worth it.

Tuberous varieties need to be "awakened" from hibernation by taking them out of winter storage

• To speed up growth and get a lush bloom, you need to germinate the tubers.
• To do this, you can put it in water for several days.
• When sprouts appear, plant in pots with nutrient soil. So germinate until the snow cover recedes.
• Then they are planted in flower beds.
• In a month there will be a luxurious bouquet of delicate spring flowers.

Informative video how to sprout anemone tubers:

Advice. To speed up germination, you can wrap the tubers with a damp soft cloth moistened with epin solution, place in a plastic bag for 6 hours. An airless warm space quickly removes the plant from suspended animation, they can be immediately planted in a flower bed.

How to plant anemones flowers

Flowers anemones photo planting

Tubers can cause difficulty, especially if there has been no previous experience with tuberous plants. After swelling, tubers will have tubercles-buds, they should germinate from the ground. If in doubt, you can navigate by the shape of the tuber: the top is flat, the bottom is sharp. You need to plant with the tip down, and the flat part up. If sprouts appear (white, green or reddish dots, loops or strings), then the process is simplified. They need to be placed up (these are not roots).

Tuber hole is about 30-40 cm and 15 cm deep

A large hole is needed so that the root system is comfortable, oxygen from the air can freely flow to the roots. So the flowers will be larger, and the foliage is brighter, more abundant and richer. Spill each hole with warm water, sprinkle with humus, mulch, if necessary, ash. This will prepare the nutrient medium.

The readiness of seedlings for planting is determined by the number of true leaves... There should be at least 4 of them. Stable stem, about 15 cm high, possibly less. It is better to choose a shady, windless place for the sprouts. Still weakened seedlings need constant monitoring and care. They will give their first flowers only after 3 years.

Advice. If you are going to plant seedlings in the autumn, then from frost the planting should be covered with coniferous spruce branches or dry foliage.

Agricultural technology anemones Care of plants in the open field

Anemone tender flowers anemone care

The process of growing anemones is standard and familiar to any flower garden lover. Do not leave seedlings without water, provide a constantly moist soil, especially during the period of bud formation. Well mulched soil does not allow water to stagnate, which is good for the root system. There is no rot, dangerous pests - slugs, moisture-loving weeds do not grow.

In spring, the soil is naturally moist enough.

• therefore, watering once a week is sufficient for active growth and flowering.
• In summer, watering only in dry weather.
• For the middle lane, it is enough to water in the morning or in the evening until the period of strong sun activity.
• The water can be cold, but it is better to be warm so as not to damage the roots. Rainwater is great.

Anemone de caenne landing and leaving

Weeding provides oxygen to the roots, leaving nutrients. It is best to control weeds in damp, cool weather when the soil can easily give off the roots of the weed. This will not harm the flower.If the flower bed was attacked by weeds with long roots, then the entire zone should be dug up, transplanting anemones flowers to a new temporary place.

Important

Do not use chemicals for weed control. The root system is branched, small, fragile and weak, and a chemical burn may result.

Top dressing anemone is needed throughout the growing season: during planting, growth and flowering, for winter "hibernation". They are especially demanding on the nutrient medium during flowering. Liquid fertilizers work well. You can choose universal products from the range of the gardening industry or prepare yourself.

Advice

Flowers do not withstand the action of fresh manure, therefore, the use of not rotted organic matter should be avoided.

Pest control consists in spraying with special solutions and destruction. A solution of metaldehyde helps with slugs and snails, and a soap solution will help against aphids. If a nematode is seen in the soil, then it will not work to get rid of it without consequences. Affected plants are destroyed, and the soil must be replaced.

Reproduction can be carried out not only by tubers and seeds, but also by dividing the rhizome. To do this, the bush must be divided so that there is at least one bud 5-7 cm. The shoots with the rhizome are planted in a new place, following the same procedures as when planting tubers.

Caring for an anemone after flowering is complete

Anemones photo of flowers

In a harsh cold winter, tubers can freeze, so it is advised to dig them into a cool basement or vegetable pit for storage. Before digging, all the tops are cut off, the tubers are left to dry for a day in a ventilated room, for example, a veranda or attic. To prevent the tubers from drying out and losing their shape, they are placed in a box with peat, sawdust or sand.

Summer species with rhizomes are not dug out, but covered with spruce branches or covering material. Then they fall asleep with snow. Tall bushes are cut to the ground to avoid freezing.

Decorate the garden, take care of it, and he will say thank you with bright colors.

Features of anemone care

Anemone flower multi-dissected

The varietal variety has about 160 items, and all have their own characteristics of cultivation. Some love warmth, bloom only in the summer, others need nutritious feeding for abundant flowering. And some are unpretentious to the soil and can please the eye without any care.

There are 2 types of anemone ..

with tubers and rhizomes. Depending on what type of plant, a set of care measures is used. Before choosing a species, you need to familiarize yourself with the preferences of each species. So the flower will bring the expected splendor of flowering.

For anemone bushes with rhizomes, the growing conditions can be any. They are unpretentious to care for, do not require frequent watering, but in a drought, nutrient moisture is necessary for everyone. They endure winter frosts in the ground, if well covered with dry foliage and snow.

Tuberous varieties of anemone require their own cultivation characteristics, failure to comply with which can be detrimental to the plant. It will not bloom and may freeze. They do not tolerate winter cold, the tubers are stored in a cool dry place, for example, a basement or a vegetable pit.

Anemone flower planting and care

For anemones you need:

• mandatory feeding for lush flower stalks: mineral fertilizers in the fall, organic during planting and flowering;
• watering in dry weather, otherwise the buds cannot form, the leaves will begin to fall off;
• it is better to propagate in mid-spring, when sprouts begin to appear and reach 5-7 cm.

Do not forget about pest control. If there are a lot of fruit bushes on the site, then ants and aphids may appear. They are detrimental to flowers, as they take up the nutrient medium and interfere with normal growth.

Species diversity of anemone flowers

Anemones planting and care in the open field

There are so many wild and cultivated anemones that gardeners have lost count. Some have chosen certain varieties for themselves, while others do not. After all, a different variety and type requires its own care, which is not always convenient.
By flowering time, there are:

• spring with a short life cycle (they bloom in May, and in June they go into hibernation until the next flowering);
• summer (also called autumn) bloom begins at the end of summer and before the first autumn frosts, when the temperature drops below -1-5 ° С

Spring types of anemone

Anemone tender Anemone tender photo

Anemone tender... Only 5-10 cm high, herbaceous plant with a tuberous slowly growing rhizome. In its varietal arsenal there are delicate pastel colors and terry varieties. In a spring flower bed, you can often find blue, beige, snow-white, cream, lilac, tender pink anemone.

Anemone oak anemone oak

Dubravnaya anemone... It reaches a height of 20-30 cm. It goes well with other plants, forming a blowing with annuals in the same flower bed. The rhizome is fragile, articulated, grows well. Therefore, it is better to enclose the growth zone with solid plates. Flowers are distinguished by their unpretentiousness. Despite their nondescript appearance, they bring a lot of joy to the spring garden.

Buttercup anemone photo

Buttercup anemone... It is small in height - 20-25 cm with small flowers up to 2 cm in diameter. In the wild, it is often white. Branched roots with numerous processes. In cultivated varieties, you can find lilac, blue and pink specimens. The main feature is that it can grow in any soil, anywhere. For this I fell in love with landscape designers.

Summer, autumn types of anemone

Japanese autumn anemone

Japanese anemone... A graceful bush with several flowering stems. No more than half a meter in height, if you observe the necessary proportions of feeding and watering. Otherwise, the anemone will not reach its varietal height. Popular among gardeners varieties: "Prince Heinrich" bright pink, burgundy "Pamina".

Anemone hybrid Pamina

Anemone hybrid... Tall plant with a strong root system. It tolerates frosty winters well if the roots are well covered and the green part is cut off. Popular varieties: Honorene Jobert with simple white or pinkish flowers, Profusion in a bright deep burgundy color, Queen Charlotte with incomparable bright pink semi-double flowers.

Anemone crown photo

Crown anemone... It surprises with its ability to bloom twice during the warm period: at the beginning and at the end of summer to mid-autumn. Its stem is durable, it is resistant to strong gusts of wind. The height of the crown anemones variety reaches one and a half meters in favorable conditions. The flowers have a rich color: red "Don Juan", blue "Lord Jim", "Mister Fokin". On the bush, up to several dozen flowers with different shades are collected. It all depends on the location: on the north side, the colors are richer and brighter, and where the sun is bright - light shades.
To create a harmoniously blooming flower bed, it is better to use several varieties and types of anemones. Then you can create a composition that will bloom from early spring to late autumn.