Anemones planting tubers in autumn and care in the open field

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. The cored one 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, when planting in spring, it blooms in mid-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. Out of 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 thrive 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 to create unmatched 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 the 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 various 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 a few 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.

In terms of its composition, 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 directions 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 top dressing should be carried out with the help of complex mineral fertilizers, and the soil should be fertilized with organic fertilizers before planting or during the flowering period.
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", so 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 flowering time, 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 the end of summer, the flowering of anemones continues 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 with them 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 necessary 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 from 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 suffer from caterpillar moths (winter worms) or leaf nematodes. If a nematode is affected, infected plants must be destroyed; it is not worth planting a plant 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. Petals come in 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 scattered 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 appearance 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 per 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. Dwarf bush (10 - 15 cm) with single saucer-shaped single-row bracts, white with mother-of-pearl color and yellow-lettuce core. Shade-loving. Duration of flowering is 1 month. Can be grown as a pot 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-lasting flowering 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 optimal temperature. In areas with early frosts without a 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, the flowers become smaller, but they belong to short-day crops, 12 hours of daylight time 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 frosts up to -5 degrees, and leaves - 12. Cannot stand long-term snowless frosts, but can survive the winter under a thorough 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 excess moisture, planting thickening. For healthy growth of anemone it is necessary: ​​timely removal of weeds without mechanical damage, which can provoke infections; prevent water stagnation, increase soil air permeability (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 on the garden plot, 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 take a chance 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 in 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.