Anemone sv bridgette planting and care in the open field

Anemone Sant Bridget is a prominent representative of the crown anemone, which conquers all gardeners with a variety of species and touching beauty. Another name for this plant is anemone. The crown anemone is considered a gentle princess among spring flowers. It includes several species, each of which is interesting in its own way, has its own advantages, although the cultivation of these flowers causes some difficulties. Let's talk today about some types of crown anemone, about Bridget's anemone, about planting and caring for them.

Anemone crown: description of the species

Crown anemone is a capricious beauty who came to us from the Mediterranean. It is a perennial that blooms in early spring. He has delicate delicate leaves, a high stem (up to 35 cm). Propagated by tubers. Flowers of anemones are large, solitary, painted in bright shades. They can be violet-blue, scarlet, white, pink, greenish-white, lilac. This is the main difference between this crown species and the Japanese or hybrid anemone.

There are garden varieties that differ in double and semi-double flowers. The crown anemone begins to bloom in May. She pleases with her flowering for about one and a half months. In the south of Russia, the southern coast of Crimea, in the Caucasus, it can bloom from January to May. Most often it is used to create bright spots on flower beds, lawns, in mixborders. From this culture, beautiful bouquets are obtained, after a long winter, the riot of colors of this garden plant amazes the eye, bewitches.

Anemone is a thermophilic plant; even under cover in a harsh winter, the flower can freeze. Therefore, it requires special care during the winter. In addition to the southern coast of Crimea, the Caucasus, the anemone is dug up for storage. In the summer, after the leaves die off, the anemones tubers are removed from the soil, stored in sand, sawdust, peat or soil mixture. The storage temperature is + 15 ... + 20 ° С, until autumn comes, until spring the tubers are stored at a temperature of + 3 ... + 5 ° С. Planting is done in the soil only when the frost has already stopped, otherwise you need to make a small greenhouse so that the plant does not freeze.

The crown anemone is only demanding on the planting and storage of tubers. She is practically not afraid of diseases and pests, if you follow the rules of cultivation. For planting, only a sunny place for a flower bed is suitable, which is reliably protected from cold winds. Loves loose soils, nutritious, well-drained, light. Waterlogging of the soil is not allowed, otherwise the tubers will rot and the plant will die. Anemones put up well with a lack of moisture. During the budding period, watering is required, only when there is no rain at all. Plants at this time must be fed with mineral fertilizer. It is not recommended to apply organic fertilizers before planting.

This type of anemones propagates by seeds and by separating lateral nodules. Plants that are trying to grow with seeds will delight with their beauty only after 2-3 years.Seeds are sown in greenhouses in early spring. Shoots should be shaded. If the crops sprout too thickly, a dive is carried out. When growing an anemone from seeds, you need to take into account that you can get more plants with pale colored flowers.

Anemone crown: main varieties

Anemone has been cultivated since the 16th century. Since then, this culture has undergone many changes. Breeders have developed many varieties of hybrid origin. The most common varieties are:

Variety Sant Bridget. This variety of terry anemones reaches a height of 30 cm, it is small-leaved, but a single flower is very large - up to 10 cm in diameter. Most often it is red, but there are lilac, blue, blue flowers of semi-double or double shape. There are varieties in which the petals are not of the same color, but with specks of a different color. Bridget blooms for only a few weeks, so you won't be able to admire these beautiful flowers for a long time.

De Caen. It is a non-double hybrid and can be grown both in the garden and at home. A plant with a resistant stem, a single flower with an amazing aroma is located on it. The culture blooms in May, the flower that appears is large enough. If you properly care for the variety, you can get a tall plant (up to 70 cm), with beautiful flowers that will decorate any flower bed.

Don Juan. The variety is thermophilic, has a single flower, an even strong stem. Unpretentious in maintenance, suitable for decorating garden plots. The bright red color of the flowers of this variety makes these plants look like poppies.

Mr. Fokker. A beautiful pale blue flower that pleases in April-May. The anemone will grow large if the plant is planted in warm, moist soil in a shaded area.

Admiral. The variety is used for forcing and cutting. The variety looks great in bouquets. The height of the stems reaches 25 cm, the leaves are emerald in color and jagged. The flower is large, bright red. The plant blooms in March-May.

Governor. This is a corm anemones. It blooms in summer. The flower is ruby-red in color, at the base of the petals have a pale cream border. The plant blooms for a long time - about 40 days. This variety needs to be watered frequently.

How to grow an anemone

Can an anemone be planted in spring? This is the best option, although some people prefer to plant the plants in November-October in a heated greenhouse.

Tuber preparation

To grow anemones Saint Bridget mix, you will need to prepare planting material. The tubers must be soaked in warm water, just do not immerse them entirely in the water, as they can rot by absorbing too much moisture. It is necessary to fill a container with a little warm water, moisten the cheesecloth and wrap the tubers. A couple of drops of anemone root stimulant can be added to the water to speed up the effect. Then the tubers are removed from the water, put in a polyethylene bag, and left for six hours.

Then a little soil is poured into the container, which is mixed in half with sand. The soil is moistened. Tubers are laid out on prepared soil, placed in a plastic bag, left in a cool place for germination. The earth must be kept moist at all times. The first roots will appear in 12-15 days. After small sprouts appear on the tuber, they can be transplanted into a separate pot.

Planting anemones

The sprouts should be planted in open ground when the temperature of the room and the temperature outside are equal. For planting, they choose a sunny place in advance, dig up the soil, and apply fertilizer. The tubers are planted in the ground to a depth of about 10 cm, leaving a gap of at least 15 cm between the holes. After planting, the hole must be watered abundantly. Planting can be done from July to September. This allows for prolonged flowering.

In regions with a mild climate and warm winters, anemones can be planted in autumn. Planted before winter, anemones will delight you with flowering in late spring or early summer. Experienced gardeners often use crown anemones for winter forcing.For this, the tubers are kept in wet sand for three days. Then they are planted in pots. Such disembarkation takes place from September to December. The tubers must be watered and placed in a cool place so that the temperature does not exceed 6 ° C. When shoots appear, the pots are placed in a bright but cool room (12 °). Water regularly.

Features of anemone care

Anemone Bridget, like other varieties of crown anemone, does not require complex care. But it is necessary to follow some rules to create favorable growing conditions necessary for long flowering and growth.

• Anemones love light, so they need sun to grow properly.
• On the hottest days, anemones need extra moisture. You just need to make sure that the water does not stagnate, this will destroy the plant. You need to spray anemone at sunset or early in the morning.
• Spring anemones should be watered once a week. During bud formation, plants need to be watered daily. When it rains, additional moisture is not required.
• Mineral fertilizers are useful, they can be applied during the flowering period. If the soil was fertilized before planting the plant, fertilization can be omitted later.
• Mulching with peat or humus of fresh plantings has an excellent effect on the development of the plant. It is advisable to carry out mulching with fallen leaves of oak, maple, apple trees, linden. Plants will be provided with a good bedding of leaves, this will have a good effect on the condition of the anemone.
• During the period of active growth of leaves and stems, anemones are fed with fertilizers with nitrogen. You can prolong flowering by applying fertilizers rich in phosphorus, manganese and potassium. They are brought in during the laying of buds and the opening of flowers.
• Pruning anemones is needed when a bouquet is assembled from flowers. No need to trim the leaves after digging up for wintering. Do not touch the flower unless absolutely necessary, so as not to disrupt the natural development. Where the climate is mild, at the end of flowering, tall anemones are cut to ground level.
• The only attack that can infect anemone leaves is a nematode. Rusty spots appear on the leaves, if this happens, it is necessary to remove diseased plants, renew the infected soil.

The Bridgette anemone variety is valued for its unpretentiousness and brightness of flowers, a bit like double peonies. In order for anemones to take root in a personal plot, you need to follow simple rules for caring for them.

Planting and leaving

The second name of anemone is anemone. Bright flowers shake their heads even with a slight breeze. This effect creates an amazing “living garden” feeling.

This variety looks great not only in flower beds, but also in bouquets.

Terry anemones bloom in summer and early autumn. Their flowers are large, lush, of various shades. The average flowering time is 40 days.

Perennials feel good in partial shade, they like loose, moist soils. Despite the rather long stem, additional support is not required. They grow rapidly and are not against the neighborhood with other perennials, for example, asters, astilbe and ornamental cereals.

Anemone care rules:

• Maintaining moisture. Anemones love moisture, but overflowing leads to decay of the rhizomes. Plants should be watered in dry weather twice a week. Watering is not needed during the rainy season.
• Fertilization. Mineral and combined dressings are suitable. Anemone does not like peat and manure. Fertilizers are applied in early spring or late autumn.
• Loosening the soil. Anemones do not tolerate dense soil, they need oxygen. River sand can be added to the soil. Plants also need to be regularly rid of weedy neighbors.

Flowers are planted in April or May, depending on the weather. The pits for the tubers are shallow, 10 centimeters deep. Drainage and organic feeding are placed at the bottom. Plants are watered abundantly after planting with lukewarm water.

Reproduction and protection from disease

The plant is usually not propagated by seeds - this is a laborious task.Vegetative propagation of tubers is more productive. In the spring, the rhizomes are carefully removed from the ground and divided into parts with two or three tubers. Before planting, the workpieces need to be soaked in warm water for half a day so that they are saturated with moisture.

Although anemones are resistant to disease, some pests and diseases can ruin the flower garden. The most dangerous of them are:

• Aphids. Insects suck juice from young leaves, preventing the flower from developing normally. To get rid of them, use insecticides, birch tar, tobacco smoke.
• Nematodes. Because of them, the leaves and stems are covered with spots.
• Anthracnose. The disease interferes with growth, disfigures young shoots.
• Sclerotinosis. The disease leads to decay of the root system.

It is very difficult to cure nematode damage, sclerotinosis and anthracnose, so diseased specimens are pulled out and burned.

With proper care, the St. Bridget's anemones plot will delight you with bright fluffy flowers all summer long.

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• 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-consuming, 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 - affects the leaf, causing it to wrinkle 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 the fall, 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 appennine;
• 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 closed ground.

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 scheme 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, juicy 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 Velvind anemone - it 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 directly directed 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

The 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 "edge", 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 is 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 a 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 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 nodules on the roots. 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 the 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 growing season.

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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