Anemone is a frequent inhabitant of the plots of most of our growers. This plant, which represents the ranunculus family, is known to many by the name "daughter of the winds", which she received from the ancient Greeks. According to its external features, this perennial plant is very similar to poppy.

In our country, the most widespread undersized varieties, reaching a height of 30 cm. Although tall species are known in the anemone genus, they are very rare in our climate. The total number of anemone species includes more than 150 varieties, which differ in flowering time. This feature allows you to create a beautiful flower bed based on them, which you can admire throughout the summer season.

In view of great variety anemones are found in the genus certain types, which do not create much trouble in the care. At the same time, there are also plants that are incredibly difficult to grow even with careful care. The main reason for such differences is related to the structural features of the root system. Some varieties form tubers, while others form rhizomes. However, it is the latter that are most preferred due to ease of care. Therefore, it is worth getting the first experience of growing anemone from these species. Varieties that form tubers during the growing season require special attention, otherwise you can not count on the flowering of anemones.

Planting and care in the open field: photos, planting secrets

In preparation for growing anemone, the main thing to understand is that throughout the entire life cycle, the plant needs provide appropriate care, which provides for the observance of certain rules:

Due to the large species diversity, each anemone variety uses its own cultivation technique. It is worth highlighting the spring varieties, which called ephemeroids.. Their main feature is a short flowering cycle. They come out of dormancy in April, and in early May they open their first flowers. However, in July they fall asleep again. But if you create favorable conditions for the development of plants, they will be able to retain foliage until autumn. When the last flowers of the spring anemones wither, you can transplant them, because after that they begin to grow strongly.

Transplantation of anemones with rhizomes can be carried out in the spring, when the snow has completely melted, or in October. But first, the rhizomes must be kept for some time in warm water. During planting, they are buried by 10 cm, no more.

Buttercup and oak anemone belong to the group of plants that feel good in shading conditions. Therefore, the most suitable for planting them will be a site under trees or near the walls of buildings that can provide protection from the sun and wind.

Crown and tender anemones grow well in sunny areas, but they must be protected from direct sunlight. During the care of the crowned anemone, it is necessary to provide moderate watering, and it is imperative to focus on the condition of the soil, which should have time to dry out. If water begins to stagnate, then soon the roots of crowned anemone will rot. It is undesirable to plant an anemone next to shrubs.

How to prepare the soil?

Even before landing anemone, it is necessary decide on a suitable place and prepare the ground accordingly. It is recommended to choose a spacious area in the shade for this flower, where the plant will not be afraid of either wind or drafts, since these factors do not contribute to the normal development of anemones. Given that the anemone shows rapid growth during the season and gains green mass in a short time, but at the same time has a rather fragile root system, you should choose a place for it where it will not come into contact with anything.

The same should be followed when choosing a site where loose and well-drained soil should be present. The most suitable for growing anemones is deciduous-peaty or loamy soil. However, it is also possible to artificially improve the composition of the soil by adding sand to it. The problem of high acidity can be solved by adding wood ash or dolomite flour to the soil.

How to prepare seeds?

When the main site preparation activities are completed, they move on to the seeds. It should be mentioned right away that anemone seeds have a low yield. Therefore, if you plan to sow the seeds harvested last year, then a maximum of 25% of them will hatch. However, there are certain tricks that can be used to increase germination. The desired result can be achieved by exposing the seeds to cold for one to two months. Experienced gardeners know this event as stratification.

• for this, you need to add a small amount of sand or peat to the anemone seeds, observing the proportions of 1: 3;
• then the mixture must be sprayed with water and continue to be kept moist until the seeds swell;
• placing the flower seeds in a suitable container, a small amount of substrate is added there, then everything is mixed and slightly moistened again;
• then the seeds are transferred to a ventilated room, where the temperature is maintained no higher than 5 degrees Celsius. They must remain in it until sprouts appear;
• when the seeds hatch, the container is transferred to the street, where they are buried in snow or earth. To protect against winter cold, the place in which the seeds were buried must be covered from above with sawdust or straw;
• in the first weeks of spring, the plants are transplanted into boxes.

However, it is possible to prepare anemone flower seeds for sowing in a simpler way: for this need boxes with earth, in which seeds are sown, after which these containers are buried in the area. As a result, being outdoors during the winter, the effect of natural stratification will be provided. With the onset of spring, all that remains is to remove the box and transplant flowers.

How to prepare tubers?

Before planting the flowers of an anemone that has tubers, it is necessary to bring it out of dormancy. This will require a container into which warm water is poured, and then the tubers are placed there for a couple of hours. At the first signs of swelling, flowers are transplanted into pots pre-filled with a sand-peat mixture. It is necessary to deepen the tubers by no more than 5 cm. When this operation is completed, it is necessary to ensure that the soil remains moist all the time.

You can also suggest another how to prepare anemone tubers for planting.

• you need to take a cloth, moisten it in Epin's solution, and then place the roots in it;
• then it is wrapped in a plastic bag and left for five to six hours;
• after the specified time, you can transplant into pots.

How to plant tubers?

When growing anemone flowers with tubers, the main thing is to correctly determine the growth point. To do this, you need to carefully examine the tuber - top part should have a flat surface, and the bottom - pointed. If pre-sowing activities were carried out with respect to tubers and they managed to swell, then they kidney tubercles will be present. Sometimes it is difficult to determine the shape of the tuber, in this case, when planting, they must be placed sideways.

Then they prepare a pit for sowing: its diameter should be 40 cm, and its depth should be about 15 cm. First, two handfuls of a mixture of ash and humus should be poured onto the bottom. After that, a tuber is laid there, and on top it is covered with earth and lightly tamped. Finally, you need to moisten the soil.

Disembarkation rules

It is possible to plant anemone seedlings in pots only when auspicious moment. It can be determined by the fact that the seedlings have formed two true leaves. The haste with the transplant will not benefit the anemone, since in the future you will have to pay more attention to it during the care. During planting flowers in autumn need protection from the cold from fallen leaves or hay. When growing anemone flowers from seeds, you will have to stock up on a lot of patience, since the first flowers will appear only for 3-4 years.

If it is necessary to ensure the flowering of anemones throughout the season, then you should be very careful in choosing varieties. They should differ in flowering time, and they should be planted at the right time.

How to take care of an anemone?

After the planting of anemone flowers is completed, they begin to care for her. Particular attention must be paid to soil moisture. Watering should be moderate, because when the water stagnates roots start to rot. The plant will not feel well if it receives less moisture, as it will not have the strength for normal growth. In some cases, plants will not be able to tie buds at all. You can ensure the optimal level of soil moisture if you plant flowers on a hill and provide for high-quality drainage. Soil mulching has a positive effect. As a material, you can use peat or leaves fruit trees. The mulch itself is laid on the soil in the root zone with a layer of 5 cm.

In the spring, flowers need little moisture, so you can limit yourself to watering once a week. A similar irrigation regime is also provided in summer, provided that the weather is cool. In the heat, the anemone must be watered every day before sunrise or after sunset.

At the beginning of mass flowering, the anemone will expend a lot of energy, so it will have to be provided with top dressing. However, it is undesirable to use fresh manure for these purposes. In autumn, top dressing is carried out with complex mineral fertilizers. In those cases, if fertilizers were applied to the soil before planting the seeds, fertilizing is not required.

Conclusion

Anemone in our country has become widespread, so many of our gardeners are well acquainted with its decorative properties, as well as the features of cultivation and care. However, beautiful photos of anemone flowers do not mean that it will be easy to grow it. Here there are certain nuances on which the success of this event depends to a large extent. When growing anemones outdoors, it is important not only to choose a suitable site that should match the anemone variety, but also to provide appropriate care.

First of all, this concerns watering, which should be regular. If the flowers are watered with long pauses, subsequently compensating for them with increased moisture consumption, then this will not benefit the anemone, since excess water will cause the roots to rot. Because of this, she can not only stop blooming, but also die.

anemone flower

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

Types and varieties of anemones

The most popular types of anemones are as follows:

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

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

Cultivation of rhizomatous anemones or their reproduction by division

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

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

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

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

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

Terms of planting tubers

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

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

How to soak tubers

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

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

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

how right soak anemone tubers:

Video: how to soak and grow anemone seedlings

Planting capacity and soil

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

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

Planting tubers

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

Advice! Place a folded piece of paper at the bottom of the pots so that when root system grow, she did not escape through the drainage holes to the outside.

Video: planting anemone tubers for sprouting at home

seedling care

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

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

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

Planting anemones in open ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Growing anemones from seeds

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

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

Outdoor Anemone Care

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

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

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

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

Video: garden anemone care - watering and feeding

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

Video: planting and caring for anemones in the garden

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

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

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

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

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

Conditions for planting anemones in open ground

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

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

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

When to plant anemones in the ground

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

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

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

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

When is the best time to plant anemones?

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

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

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

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

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

Caring for anemones outdoors after planting

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

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

Planted in spring, plants immediately begin to moderately water. And with the growth of greenery, anemones feed. 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.

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

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

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

How to choose anemones for your garden - video

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

The most popular varieties

There are a huge number of species. 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 heat-loving species. Below are some of the most popular types.

crown anemone

Crowned - the most beautiful anemone. The flowers of this plant are quite large, as well as a variety of shades. But this type of plant is extremely demanding on the environment. Crowned recommend digging 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 dry completely. And in the fall it blooms again. Then, during spring planting, it blooms in the middle of summer, and the second flowering occurs along with frost and snow.

crowned

De Kaen

Variety De Kaen belongs to the crown type. Blooms in early summer. And in the fall it repeats. Flowers of this variety are distinguished by a huge variety of shades. The bush is lush, grows up to 45-55 centimeters in height.

De Kaen

tender

Gentle - the plant is frost-resistant, unpretentious. Distinguished by its small size. Tender grows in height up to 5-10 centimeters. The plant blooms in early spring. The flowers bloom along with the leaves. Flowers are blue, white and pink. Blooms tender 2-3 weeks.

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

White

White or oak - the most tenacious and unpretentious among other species. 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. Oakwood is most often found 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?

Flower growers successfully grow anemones in open ground. 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 may be in spring or autumn. It all depends on the region and the climate in that region.

In the southern natural areas plants are best planted spring. In the northern regions they are planted autumn and the flowers are doing well. If you plant them in several stages, it can extend flowering from mid-summer to autumn. Planted anemones in winter in spring can please with flowering.

Planting a plant in open ground

In spring, anemones can be planted in the shade, or planted in an open place for sunlight. But in this case, it must be remembered that in the summer the rays of the sun can harm the plant. You also need to choose a place for flowers, which 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 the tubers should be at least 9-10 centimeters.

After planting, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with humus or loose peat. In order for them to please with lush flowering, before the flowers bloom, it is important to nourish the plants with complex fertilizers.

Spring ones grow quickly and their it is necessary to seat. This must be done as soon as they bloom.

If they are planted in open ground in autumn, then in early spring they will bloom. 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 get sick due to excess moisture.

Care after landing

It's easy to take care of them. An important point in this task is create proper hydration. An excess of moisture will lead to root rot and subsequent death.

• If there is not enough moisture for the plant during the formation of buds, this situation can harm growth and flowering.
• To have enough moisture do not plant a flower in a lowland and 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 the fall. As a top dressing, organic and complex fertilizer. Dislike fresh manure, so it should not be used as a fertilizer.

It is also required to loosen the earth 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 prevent nearby anemones from becoming infected. Flower bushes grow. Therefore, it is important transplant and divide bushes of plants that are already 4-5 years old.

Preparing for winter

For the winter, anemone tubers must be dug up

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

If we are talking about the southern regions, where winters are warm, anemones can not be dug up. It is only necessary to cover them with foliage, peat or compost.

It should be dug in the fall for winter storage only at the moment when the leaves of the plant have dried.

reproduction

There are two ways to reproduce:

• Seminal
• Vegetative

seeds

anemone seeds

seed method quite complicated. The difficulty lies in the fact that the seeds of the plant must be fresh. Only fresh seeds can sprout. But even the freshness of the seeds cannot guarantee successful anemone reproduction.

Seeds must be sown in a box, and the box itself must bury in the ground. After the sprouts appear, the box is dug up, and the sprouts are seated in the ground.

You can also pre-soak the seeds so that they swell. Then plant in a pot with prepared soil. Then take the pot outside and bury it in the ground.

Vegetative

The vegetative method of reproduction is considered more effective than seed. To do this, dig a plant in the spring and separate the tubers. It is important that at least one kidney remains on the separated tubers. To make the roots germinate better, you can use any biostimulant.

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

Anemones are picturesque herbaceous plants, which, like Vangutta's speria, the planting and care of which we described in the article, are able to conquer any gardener with their variety of colors and bud shapes.

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

These perennial flowers belong to the buttercup family.. Under natural conditions, flowers can be found in the mountains and plains with a temperate climate. They number over 160 species. Flowering occurs at different times and is not the same, which confuses even the most experienced gardeners.

Anemone in landscape design

Most anemone species 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 make a mixborder, combined with other perennial ornamental plants, creating unparalleled mixed flower arrangements. For example, they will go well with the Japanese phlox anemone and tree peonies, the cultivation from the seeds of which we described in

Some types of anemone are suitable for decoration coastal strip reservoirs. Because these flowers can make amazing bouquets, they are sometimes grown for cut flowers.

White anemones in the photo

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

Varieties and types of plants

The most popular among gardeners received the following types of anemones:

• Lesnaya- in the form of a dense bush, grows up to 50 cm. The arrangement of buds one by one, which can be either ordinary or terry. 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, having 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 crown anemone varieties is the double anemone, which has bright red flowers.
• Japanese- a bush, whose height reaches 40 cm, it has leaves of dark tones, and the color of the buds is pale, it can be richly bright. The color range is quite wide. The buds grow in groups, which are collected in loose inflorescences.
• tender has the form of a low-growing perennial bush. The stems on which the openwork leaves are located can be 20 cm high. The color scheme and size of the flowers depends on the specific species.

hybrid flower variety

• hybrid grown by crossing some plant varieties. The flowers may be white with a slight pink underside, semi-double dark purple, or a deep pink.

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

Propagation Methods Seeds

Anemones can reproduce by seeds, however, unlike Canadian park roses from our material, they have a very low germination rate. When growing flowers with seeds, only a quarter of them germinate. This applies more to freshly harvested seed. But still, growing flowers from seeds is possible 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. It should be resorted to if you plan to germinate seeds in the spring.

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

If you sow the seeds in autumn, the first shoots will begin in early spring.. With 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.

More in a simple way obtaining a full-fledged planting material is the reproduction of anemone from tubers. In this way, individual plant varieties that have a branched openwork rhizome system easily propagate.

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

Certain plant varieties that have tubers instead of the usual rhizome system require presowing preparations. Planting material is immersed for a couple of hours in slightly heated water. It is necessary to extract after the tubers increase in size, swell well. This technique promotes rapid germination. Tubers are planted to a depth of up to 7 cm. Watering should be accurate and regular.

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

Planting a plant

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

In the first days of planting, 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 an ideal soil structure, ordinary sand is added to it.. The presence of a bulk substance in the ground will make the soil not only loose, but also contributes to free movement 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.

According to its composition, the soil should not be too acidic. Therefore, before placing the anemones in the chosen 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 the instructions and recommendations.

The subtleties of flower care

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

In the case of excess moisture, planting flowers on 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.

Thereby bulk material, which includes peat, fallen leaves or special decorative mixtures, creates a kind of obstacle to the evaporation of the liquid. In addition, the material is able to compact the soil, preventing the emergence and growth of weeds. For anemones, fallen leaves of fruit trees are suitable. The lining layer should not be less than 5 cm.

Fertilizer

It is recommended to fertilize the plant with complex mineral preparations.. However, 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 instructions and care requirements, you can create perfect conditions for growing most varieties of anemone.

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 layer of mulch 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, as tuberous plant varieties are more sensitive to frost. The underground part is dug out, it must be dried and stored in a cool place before planting in open ground.

Pests and disease control

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

The nematode is the most common disease that is characterized by the appearance of rusty spots.. In this case, they should be collected, and the infected soil must be renewed.

In summary, we note that among a large number 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 anemones:

1. Flowers need mandatory moisture in dry, hot weather.
2. Autumn top dressing should be carried out with the help of complex mineral fertilizers, and the soil before planting or during the flowering period is 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 offspring or in the autumn period with seeds.

Blue anemone flowers in the photo

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

manicured lawn

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. It grows on the plains in temperate regions, and 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 flower growers. Let's talk about the types of anemones, planting and care in the open field in the fall.

Growing Anemones: Difficulties

Under the common 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.

Anemone care features are as follows:

• In dry, hot weather, anemone watering is required.
• Complex mineral fertilizers applied only in autumn, and organic 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 offspring.

Anemone species

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

• Oak anemone. She has a fragile articulated rhizome. Flowers diameter - 2-4 cm. Height - 25 cm. Flowers usually white color but there are other shades. It blooms early - in April-May. Undemanding variety.
• The anemone is tender. This is miniature plants, the flowers of these plants are only 5-10 cm in diameter. Frost-resistant varieties, growing anemone tender gardeners pay considerable attention. The most popular variety is Blue Shades.
• Luciferous anemone. Undemanding plant. There are beautiful terry varieties with bright yellow flowers. Grows up to 25 cm.

Summer flowering anemones are represented by the following types:

• Japanese anemone. Large perennial. Popular varieties are Pamina with dark pink flowers, Hadspen Abundance with cream flowers.
• Crown anemone. 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 an anemone De Kaen, Don Juan and Sandra Bridget. Anemone crown flowers can be of various shades.
• Anemone hybrid. This species includes varieties such as Honorine Jobert, Queen Charlotte, Profusion.

All of these species are large. perennials, the root system is powerful and well branched. They begin to bloom from the end of summer, anemones 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 a 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, drained, fertile. The best option will become deciduous soil with peat or loam. You can add plain sand to the soil, this will improve the structure of the soil. By adding wood ash to the soil, excessive acidity can be reduced.

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 subject the seeds to stratification, you can slightly increase germination. The seeds are mixed with peat or coarse sand, for 1 part of the seeds anemones take 3 parts of sand. Moisturize, spray daily to maintain the required moisture.

After the seeds swell, a little substrate is added, the mixture is mixed, slightly moistened. The container with 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 are taken out in early spring to be transplanted into sprouting boxes. To make your life easier experienced growers plant seeds in autumn boxes with nutrient soil, bury them in open ground, covering with spruce branches. During the winter, the seeds will undergo natural freezing. In the spring, you can dig them up to plant them.

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 flower growers wrap the bulbs in a cloth that 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 anemone tubers

How to plant an anemone? Planting anemones is not particularly difficult. You just need to determine the point of growth. Tubercles of buds are visible on tubers that have been pre-treated and are already swollen, they can be used 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 a sharp end down. In case of any doubt, you can simply plant the tuber on its side.

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

Planting anemones with seeds

By the time the anemones are 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? Planting is done in the fall, after which the site is well covered with leaves and branches from frost. It should be remembered that such anemones can bloom only after three years.

When purchasing different varieties of anemones, you can make it so that flowering will continue for almost all year round: from April to November. To do this, you will need seeds and tubers of different types and varieties, a little patience, time, and compliance with certain planting rules.

anemone care

You want to see anemones on your site, planting and care in the open field in accordance with all the rules, and now they are already pleasing to the eye with their violent flowering. Of course, you will have to try to maintain the required level of humidity throughout the growing season. The danger is not drought, but excessive moisture. 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 anemones to bloom and grow. In order for the humidity level to be balanced, it is necessary to plant plants on a hill. The site must be well drained. After planting, it is desirable to carry out mulching with a five-centimeter layer of peat, sawdust of fruit trees. In spring, the soil is moistened once a week; with normal rainfall, additional watering throughout the summer is not necessary. If it is very hot and dry, watering is done after sunset or in the morning.

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

Anemones are considered plants that are resistant to most pests and diseases. But sometimes they can be bothered by snails and slugs. To cope with uninvited guests, use the drug - metaldehyde. Some anemones suffer from cutworm caterpillar (winter worm) or leaf nematode. In case of nematode damage, infected plants must be destroyed; the plant should not be planted in this place for several years.

Anemone breeding

Anemone propagates 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 into pieces, they should be approximately 5 cm long. Each piece should have a kidney. They are planted in the ground, but such a plant will reach maturity only in three years. A transplant is carried out with the division of the bush only by 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 be stored. Nodules need thorough drying. The aerial part of the bush is cut off. Tubers must be stored cool, in the dark, placed in sand or peat. Not damp basement best suited for this.

If the decision is made 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 kill the anemone flowers.

Among the diversity of the family of herbaceous buttercups that inhabit the planet, the genus of perennial flowering Anemone (anemone) occupies a large place. Anemone crown (anemone coronaria) - one of the many species.

Anemone crown description, photo

A flowering plant belonging to the class of dicotyledonous free-petalled herbs belongs to the genus Anemone. It acts as a typical representative of the species of the same name. Differs in special decorative effect.

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

The growing season starts in early spring. The above ground part is:

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

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

When flowering, the ground part dies off completely, leaving a fruit - a multi-nutlet with numerous pubescent small seeds. The bulb is dormant until early August. September - re-blooming. autumn bloom not abundant and short-lived. Propagated by tubers, self-seeding.

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

Origin

Numerous legends, composed 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, stricken with grief for the loss of her beloved Adonis, mourned him for a long time at the place of death - her tears turned into placers of anemones.

Unusual tenderness and grace, the brightness of the color of the petals symbolize greatness and sorrow, chastity and trembling. Ancient girls decorated their heads with anemone wreaths, 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 traditions tell that numerous anemones grew on Golgotha ​​after the execution of Christ. The blood of Christ poured out in the crimson color of the petals. Newly Christian Palestinians used the shamrock anemone as a symbol of the Holy Trinity.

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

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

Reference! Crowned anemone 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 ripening of seeds.

Types of crown anemone

The owner of the title of "queen of spring flowers", being the crown representative of the genus, justifies her regalia with bright, abundant, spectacular flowering.

Centuries-old selection selection has enriched the garden collection of anemones with numerous varieties of crown anemone with individual features and characteristics. Culture is classified:

1. Inflorescence configuration: single-row, double-row arrangement of petals (semi-double), multi-row (double).
2. Bud color: 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 decorative effect, used for horticultural cultivation.

"Sylph". A variety that blooms 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 decent care, about 10 peduncles grow on one bush. Shade-loving, flowers fade in the sun. Also used for forcing.

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

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

"Bicolor". A bushy anemone 20 cm high. A single crowned 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 Kaen". The flower is single, crowned, single row, of various colors: ultramarine, red, white, yellow, purple, pale white with a clearly defined central pink stripe and others, the dark core has many stamens. Peduncle resistant 40 - 80 cm Blooms twice a season.

Saint Bridget. Terry peony small size inflorescences, preferably pink tones.

Fokker. Violet - blue color of semi-double petals is set off by a dark, almost black middle, undersized plant 30 cm tall, bud 6 cm in diameter, the plant produces up to 10 peduncles. Shade-tolerant. Flowering early, up to 1.5 months. It is used to decorate boutonnieres and bouquets.

Mount Everest. Not large snow-white petals with increased doubleness, greenish-yellow center, bloom in early spring in late April or early May.

"Bride". Dwarf bush (10 - 15 cm) with single saucer-shaped single-row bracts of white with mother-of-pearl color and a yellow-light green core. Shade-loving. Flowering time is 1 month. Can be grown as a potted ornament.

"Lord Lieutenant". Violet, blue color multi-row aster-shaped flower baskets, 6 cm in diameter, with a black core, slightly fading in the bright sun. The number of peduncles is 10. Flowering is long from June to August. Decorative.

"Admiral". hybrid variety. Hardy. Decorative. Peduncles low - 25 cm, persistent, one bud per peduncle. Flowers pink - lilac with mother-of-pearl, densely double, with thin sharp petals, solitary. Differs in a large number of peduncles on a bush. Flowering early, not long 15 - 20 days. It is used for cutting into bouquets and forcing, as a pot decoration.

The timing of flowering and the size of the bush depend on the climatic conditions of the area 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 success in growing crown anemone is in high-quality planting material. You can buy tubers at the end of winter in 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 from diseases and pests. Still, you need to know how the tubers look.

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

Healthy bulbs have a uniform color, without black spots and mold, without voids, firm to the touch, not crumbling from overdrying. When purchasing tubers in a distribution network, it is necessary to take into account germination, usually only one of 5 bulbs is suitable for growth.

Attention! All varieties of the species anemone coronaria 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

Preliminary preparation of tubers will help to make sure of the quality of planting material, to be sure for healthy seedlings of anemone coronaria.

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

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

Place moistened, swollen nodules on the surface of the soil with a vegetative bud up without pressing. If there is any doubt on which side of the growth bud, place the tuber sideways. Create a greenhouse effect by covering with glass or film, put in a cool dark place until white roots appear. Ventilate the greenhouse, moisturizing (if necessary) by spraying. After some time, depending on the variety, 7 - 14 days will become a noticeable point of growth. Sprouted bulbs are planted directly in the ground or pots.

Advice! Many flower growers recommend planting not germinated, but only swollen bulbs in individual disposable containers, so that later they can be transplanted by transshipment to their intended purpose, this method of germinating tubers is less traumatic for tender seedlings.

Planting in the spring with purchased tubers

There are optimal air temperatures for plant growth, taking into account the variety and type of plant, so 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 temperatures (more than 12) - the roots of the bulb develop poorly, and when waterlogged, 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.

On 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:

• bulb 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).

Bulbs are planted to a depth of 4 - 5 cm with a size of 10 - 15 cm, larger by 8 - 10 cm. Holes are made, humus and ash are placed on the bottom of which, the tuber is carefully placed with the growth bud up and sprinkled with earth. The soil must be well moistened. Shoots appear in 20 - 25 days. Spring planting will delight with rapid flowering only in June - July, some varieties - August.

Planting in autumn

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

Planting is not difficult, except for determining the vegetative bud, as the tubers are planted dry (will protect from freezing). Timing determines the optimum temperature. In areas with early frosts without snow cover, bulbs should be planted 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 rotting the bulbs. The feature is 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 precipitation.

Outdoor Anemone Care

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

Illumination. The plant prefers plenty of sunlight. From a disadvantage - the peduncles are drawn out, the flowers become smaller, but it belongs to short-day cultures, 12 hours of daylight hours are enough for them to bloom. Thanks to breeding work, there are shade-tolerant varieties that need 4-5 hours of exposure to direct sunlight.

Temperature. It is thermophilic, but the flowers withstand short-term frosts down to -5 degrees, and the leaves - 12. It does not tolerate snowless long frosts, but is able to 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. Withstands 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. Rapid flowering is possible only on loose, nutritious, breathable, well-drained, alkaline soils.

Top dressing. Throughout the very short vegetative period, the anemone is responsive to both organic and mineral supplements. At the stage of growth and budding, anemones are 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 survive the winter.

Diseases and pests. A very important part of care. The danger for anemones is made up of all diseases and pests of neighboring plants. Various rot from an excess of moisture, thickening of the planting. For healthy anemone growth, it is necessary: ​​timely removal of weeds without mechanical damage, which can provoke infections; prevent stagnant water, increase the air permeability of the soil (loosen); carry out the fight against 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 backyard, but also in bouquet compositions decorating the house.

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

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

Crown anemones are a heat-loving 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 for the winter with peat or lutrasil, but it’s better to dig up the tubers and plant them again in the spring.

How to store tubers until spring

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

• cleaned from the earth, dry leaves, roots and husks;
• cull sick, damaged;
• treated with a fungicide solution;
• dry;
• put in canvas bags; cardboard boxes with dry sawdust or peat.

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

Crown anemone in landscape design

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

They are used to decorate alpine slides, rabatka, rockeries. Tall varieties act as a background in the microborder. Low - serve as a smooth transition from high to lawn, not bad for framing paths. Single bushes planted in the garden add richness and color to the landscape.

Conclusion

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

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

Gardeners fell in love with the flower for unusual flowers and ease of movement when the wind blows. The people called her anemone. The brightness of colors, demanding care plants of the ranunculus family allow you to enliven the garden and give it dynamics.

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

Anemone crown fit seedlings at home

Site analysis should identify a suitable location for the plant. It should be spacious, slightly shaded or shady, without drafts. Despite the fact that this is an "anemone", she does not like constant blowing.

The soil is loose, loamy with a neutral alkaline balance

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

The 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, strong bushes.

Anemone flowers planting and care at home

seed method.

• To increase the germination of seeds, a stratification method is used, in other words, they are left in the cold.
• In conditions of snowy winters, this can be done naturally. From autumn, leave the seeds in boxes, covering them with dry foliage and snow, and let the seeds germinate in spring. Will increase the germination of the industrial growth activator for universal use. Soak according to the instructions, leave for a day before autumn planting.

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

Tuberous varieties need to be “awakened” from hibernation by taking them out of their winter storage

• To accelerate growth and get lush flowering, 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 retreat of the snow cover.
• Then planted in flower beds.
• In a month there will be a luxurious bouquet of delicate spring flowers.

Informative video how to germinate anemone tubers:

Advice. To speed up germination, you can wrap the tubers with wet soft cloth moistened with a solution of epin, place in a plastic bag for 6 hours. Airless warm space quickly brings the plant out of suspended animation, they can be immediately planted in a flower bed.

How to plant anemone flowers

anemone flowers photo planting

Difficulty can cause tubers, especially if there was no previous experience with tuberous plants. After swelling, the tubers will have tubercles-buds, it is they who must sprout 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 land with the tip down, and the flat part up. If sprouts appear (white, green or reddish dots, loops or threads), then the process is simplified. They need to be placed up (these are not roots).

The hole for the tuber 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 well with warm water, sprinkle with humus, mulch, if required, 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. The stem is about 15 cm high, possibly less. It is better for sprouts to choose a shady, calm place. 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 autumn, then planting should be covered from frost with coniferous spruce branches or dry foliage.

Agrotechnics anemones Caring for 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 constantly moistened soil, especially during the formation of buds. 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 sufficiently moistened naturally.

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

Anemone de caen planting and care

Weeding provides an influx of oxygen to the roots, nutrients remain. It is best to fight weeds in damp, cool weather, when the soil easily gives up weed roots. So the flower will not be harmed. If the flower bed was attacked by weeds with long roots, then you should dig up the entire area by transplanting the anemone flowers to a new temporary place.

Important

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

Anemone feeding is needed throughout the entire growing season: during planting, growth and flowering, for winter "hibernation". Particularly demanding on the nutrient medium during flowering. Perfect fit liquid fertilizers. You can choose universal products from the assortment of the garden industry or cook it yourself.

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

Pest control consists in spraying with special solutions and destruction. A solution of metaldehyde helps against slugs and snails, and a soapy 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 5-7 cm bud. The shoots with the rhizome are planted in a new place, following the same procedures as when planting tubers.

Anemone care after flowering

Anemones photos of flowers

In a harsh environment cold winter tubers can freeze, so it is advised to dig for storage in a cool basement or vegetable pit. 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. So that the tubers do not dry out and lose their shape, they are placed in a box with peat, sawdust or sand.

Summer species with rhizomes are not dug up, but covered with spruce branches or covering material. After falling asleep with snow. Tall bushes are cut to the ground to avoid freezing.

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

Features of anemone care

Anemone flower multidissected

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

There are 2 types of anemones.

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

For anemone bushes with rhizomes, the growing conditions can be any. They are unpretentious in care, 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.

For tuberous anemone varieties, their own growing characteristics are required, the 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, such as a basement or a vegetable pit.

Anemone flower planting and care

Anemone requires:

• obligatory top dressing for lush peduncles: mineral fertilizers in autumn, organic fertilizers during planting and flowering;
• watering in dry weather, otherwise the buds will not be able to form, the leaves will begin to fall off;
• it is better to propagate in the middle of spring, when the sprouts begin to appear and reach 5-7 cm.

Don't forget pest control. If there are a lot of fruit bushes, then ants and aphids may appear. They are detrimental to flowers, as they take away the nutrient medium, interfere with normal growth.

Species diversity of anemone flowers

Anemones planting and care in the open field

There are so many wild and domesticated anemones that gardeners have lost count. Some have chosen certain varieties for themselves, others are not taken. After all different grade and the view requires its own care, which is not always convenient.
According to the flowering time, they distinguish:

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

Spring types of anemone

tender anemone tender anemone photo

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

Anemone oak anemone oak forest

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

Lute anemone photo

Lute anemone. Small in height - 20-25 cm with small flowers up to 2 cm in diameter. In the wild, more often white. Roots branched, 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 fell in love with landscape designers.

Summer, autumn types of anemone

Japanese autumn anemone

Japanese anemone. Graceful shrub with several flowering stems. Not more than half a meter high, if the necessary proportions of feeding and watering are observed. Otherwise, the anemone will not reach its varietal height. Popular among gardeners varieties: "Prince Heinrich" bright pink, burgundy "Pamina".

Anemone hybrid Pamina

Anemone hybrid. A tall plant with a strong root system. It tolerates frosty winters well, if it is good to cover the roots and cut off the green part. Popular varieties: Honorene Jobert with simple white or pinkish flowers, Profusion (Profusion) with a bright, rich maroon color, Queen Charlotte (Queen Charlotte) with matchless 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 end of summer until mid-autumn. Its stem is strong, it is resistant to strong gusts of wind. The height of the crown anemone variety reaches one and a half meters in favorable conditions. The flowers have a juicy color: red "Don Juan", blue "Lord Jim", "Mr. Fokin". Up to several dozen flowers with different shades are collected on a bush. It all depends on the location: on the north side, the colors are richer and brighter, and where the bright sun is, lighter shades.
To create 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.

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

Anemone the most famous species and varieties with descriptions and photos

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

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

Features of anemone tender

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

Very famous and popular varieties of this species:

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

Photo: Anemone tender varieties Blue Shades and Charmer

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

Photo: Delicate Anemone varieties Pink Star and Radar

• Variety ‘Rosea’, translated as ‘Pink’ - has unusually pink-lilac flowers
• Variety ‘Violet Star’, means ‘Lilac Star’ - the flower has a white center, and the petals are amethyst-violet.

Photo: Delicate anemone varieties Violet Star and Rosea

Features of the crown anemone

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

Varieties of crown anemone:

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

Photo: Crown Anemone varieties The Admiral and Brigid Mix

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

Crown Anemone varieties Mount Everest and Mr-Fokker

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

Crown anemone varieties The Governor and De Caen

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

Photo: Crown Anemone varieties Hollandia and Bicolor Crown anemone cultivar Sylphide

Distinctive features of anemone oak, or white

This "representative" anemone shows the beauty of its flowering for 21-30 days in spring. The oak anemone begins to bloom at the end of April, and ends somewhere in the middle of May. Bushes do not grow above 20-30 cm. Flowers usually have a diameter of 2 cm to 3.5 cm. Quite common varieties of anemone of this species, which has snow-white flowers. But varieties have already been bred, where the flowers have pink, purple, bluish hues. There are also ordinary and velvety species.
By the beginning of summer, it is noticeable how the anemone leaves are slowly turning yellow, and at the height of summer there are no more leaves. Oak anemones have such "advantages": the ability to survive and undemanding care.

Japanese anemone or hybrid

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

forest anemone

Bushes are thick. Their height does not exceed 50 cm. The buds are not collected in inflorescences (each by itself). There are ordinary and terry. The flower can reach a diameter of 5 to 6 cm. There are varieties with a flower diameter of 8 cm. Large leaves have long petioles.

Photo: Japanese anemone or hybrid
Anemone oak white and white terry
forest anemone

How Anemones Reproduce

Reproduction by seeds

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

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

• tender;
• Apennine;
• Caucasian.

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

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

Usually, this happens in early or mid-summer, when early-flowering species bloom. This requires a box with fertilized soil, which was previously loosened. The boxes are dug into the ground, in a shady place to prevent the soil from drying out. The soil in the boxes must be covered with cut branches.

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

For anemone seeds with long roots (this applies to Altai, oak forest, Amur), only a small root appears in 1 year of life, which has a bud on top. Over time, the rhizome increases in size, becoming like a real mature root. Branches begin to emerge from the root.

After 6-9 years, the first root dies off, and the side shoots become isolated. Thus, the process of natural vegetative propagation is carried out.

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

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

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

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

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

If sufficient watering is provided, then the seeds that appear will develop well, and most of them will bloom in 2-3 years. Longer than all species (for 3 or 4 years) the seeds of anemone long-haired and narcissus-flowering grow.

Reproduction of anemones by tubers and rhizomes, bulbs

Often, anemones reproduce vegetatively: by processes of roots, by dividing a tuber, a bush.
Reproduction with the help of processes of a long branching root occurs in anemones belonging to the following species:

• flexible
• buttercup;
• Altai;
• smooth;
• udinskaya;
• Amur;
• shadow;
• Rudde;
• oak.

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

Anemones, which have tuberous roots, reproduce by dividing the tuber. This method is typical for:

• Apennine;
• crowned;
• tender;
• Caucasian species of anemones.

On each branch of the tuber there should be a kidney, and preferably several, with a part of the tuber. This is the time when the anemones are at the end of the "sleep state", in August.

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

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Those anemones that can produce root shoots reproduce by using a root shoot with a bud. This method is typical for forked, Canadian, forest, hybrid, forked anemones. They breed in March or August. The root process is formed from additional buds located on the rhizome. They appear in anemones in large numbers at the end of flowering. For disembarkation a large number plants use root cuttings.

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

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

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

You can speed up the appearance of roots by applying growth stimulants. For example, the epin preparation is effective, which is advisable to process the cuttings.

Divided cuttings should be planted in a pot containing loose soil. For soil use: peat soil mixture, loam, sand. When filling the pot with soil, they try to compact it so that the soil is no less than 2 cm below the top level of the pot.

Such soil does not allow the cuttings to dry out, keeps them in the correct position, and helps maintain good air access. During the regrowth period, good access to plant nutrients will be provided. The cuttings should not be closer than 4 cm to each other. The upper edge of the cutting should be flush with the soil. Then the soil is lightly pressed down (with fingers). From above, the soil is covered with sand.

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

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

Anemones - planting in open ground

Choosing a place for a flower bed

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

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

What should be the soil for growing anemone flowers

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

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

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

Video: how to plant anemone tubers in a pot

How to transplant anemones in open ground

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

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

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

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

If you miss this moment, the transplant will not be successful, as the plant has gone into a dormant state.

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

Anemone flower care

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

If the humidity is high, then drainage is done in the soil. If low - need mulch. Wet fallen leaves, peat, special mixtures are used as this material. Mulch will keep moisture from evaporating and prevent weeds from growing.

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

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For fertilizer, preparations are used, which include a complex of minerals. Use them only during the period when anemones bloom. If the soil was well fertilized in advance, then you can not use these mineral complexes.

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

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We decided to grow delicate and beautiful flowers in the garden, then an anemone will suit you, planting and caring for which, of course, will require time and sufficient attention, since the plant is rather capricious. The fact is that anemones can be grown by dividing rhizomes or from a tuber, also through sowing seeds, and depending on the planted variety, further care is taken, which can be both casual and thorough ...

How to plant anemone seeds - instructions

Depending on the species and variety being planted, anemone requirements for sunlight, moisture, and soil composition can vary significantly. But there are universal criteria that are suitable for all types of anemones, so planting and further care will not be difficult:

• plant an anemone in partial shade;
• organize good drainage before landing;
• take care of fertile and loose soil.

These conditions are especially well reproduced when the variety of anemone available for planting is not known. To obtain good loose soil, river sand should be added, which promotes air circulation and dilutes heavy soil. In addition, the presence of sand improves water resistance, as does drainage. Acidic lands are diluted with dolomite flour, fluffy lime, and wood ash is also introduced.

Planting anemone seeds is one way to propagate these beautiful flowers. We decided to sow for the first time, keep in mind that the germination of anemones is rather tight, out of the total number under normal conditions only a quarter will grow, but with stratification within 45-60 days, germination increases.

anemone seedlings grown from seeds - pictured

Depending on whether you plant purchased seeds or your own collection, the anemone is also sown. Usually, planting material from the store is already stratified, so additional manipulations in the form of staying in the cold are not required. Own seeds must be stratified.

Take the seeds, spread them in a fertile loose soil mixture, sand or peat chips and spray well with a spray bottle. Next, maintain sufficient moisture until the anemone seeds swell. As soon as the seeds swell and begin to hatch, sprinkle a little loose fertile soil mixture on top and do not forget to moisten.

Cover with glass or film, leave in a warm place. When the first sprouts appear, protective film harvest and crops put in the lightest and warmest place. It is desirable to maintain the temperature during the entire period after the start of planting within +20 ̊ ... + 25 ̊С. Sprouts after sowing will begin to appear no earlier than a month later.

Caring for anemone seedlings before picking consists in timely watering, good lighting and maintaining the required temperature in the room. When 2-3 true leaves appear, the anemone is picked into separate pots (cups). After the plants are grown in a greenhouse or greenhouse and planted in the second year in a permanent place.

Tip: Use for sowing, after soaking the seeds for 12 hours in a solution, then lay them out in a fertile substrate and follow the germination technology.

Planting anemone tubers and rhizomes

To plant anemones with tubers, planting material must be properly prepared. Soak the nodules in warm water for one or two days to swell. Any root-stimulating drug can be added to the water - Epin, Heteroauxin, and others (dilute according to the instructions). Swollen tubers are planted in a fertile soil mixture or a mixture of peat chips and sand, observing a embedment depth of 5 cm.

anemone tubers - pictured

To properly plant anemone tubers. Determine the point of growth. The peculiarity of the planting material is that the top of the corms of these flowers is flat, so planting is done with the elongated part down. If you can't decide, place it sideways in the ground. In addition, humus and wood ash can be poured into the hole.

soaking anemone tubers - pictured
planting anemone tubers - pictured

Anemone tubers are planted in April or May, or September-October. The distance between plants is left quite spacious, at least 10-15 cm, because. over time, the roots grow strongly and can take up to 1 m2 of area. Watering the anemone after planting requires moderate watering, do not flood the plants, because. Excessive moisture can adversely affect the appearance of green sprouts.

Anemone vegetative propagation is carried out by root offspring, cuttings or division of the bush and tubers. Anemone root suckers are planted in early spring or late August. Root offspring (roots) must be cut into pieces (cuttings are prepared), 5-6 cm long. The roots can also be treated with any preparation that improves the root formation process.

The cuttings are planted in the prepared loose substrate in such a way that the top of the cutting is at the level of the surface of the substrate. The soil is compacted a little, sprinkled with sand on top, moistened, covered with a film and sent to a greenhouse or greenhouse. Watering should be rare so that the anemone cuttings do not rot. When green stems and the first leaves appear, the film shelter is removed. Planting anemones in a permanent place is recommended for the next year.

anemone care

Caring for anemones after planting is necessary, because. it is required to maintain the optimal level of humidity so that the plants take root and begin to grow. Excess water in the soil has a detrimental effect on the roots of flowers, just like a lack of it.

To keep the water balance within the required limits and facilitate the care of anemones, plant in elevated areas of the flower bed, or specially arrange a place in the garden higher, use mulch if the climate is dry and hot.

As a mulching material, you can take peat chips, fallen leaves of trees, or special decorative raw materials sold in garden stores. By mulching the space, the evaporation of moisture will be slowed down and it will be quite difficult for weeds to break through the dense layer of the embankment.

When caring, you need to fertilize anemones (anemone), best during the period of budding and flowering, using complex mineral supplements or other than manure. Well suited ash solution, peat, humus.

Anemone is rarely susceptible to diseases and pests, but slugs and snails, leaf nematodes and winter worms can still look into a flower bed with a delicate beauty. Use the preparations and protective equipment that you usually use in the garden to destroy uninvited guests.

When caring for anemones, as a preventive measure, it is recommended to treat the flower bed once a year with insecticidal agents against aphids and rot. Anemones should be kept clean without weeds, and garden tools such as Fokine's flat cutter, chopper, rake should be carefully used for weeding and loosening. a root system close to the soil surface may be damaged.

It is better to cover a young autumn anemone for the winter, as well as hybrid forms. For these purposes, compost, peat are taken and laid on top of the anemone with a layer of 15-17 cm. Please note that leaves and basal stems must be cut before backfilling. Also, tubers and rhizomes can be dug up for the winter, when the aerial part dies off. Storing anemones in winter implies a temperature of +15 ̊…+19 ̊С in the room before the onset of the winter period, then until spring the degree must be lowered to +2̊…+5̊С.

Importantly, an anemone transplant is not always desirable, because. some species can germinate for a long time, especially hybrid varieties, so many summer residents and gardeners prefer to better cover flowers in a flower bed than wait for plants to recover after wintering at home.

Common Anemone Species

Perennial herbaceous plants of the Buttercup family include more than 160 species, the following types of anemones are considered the most popular and of interest to flower growers:

• crowned;
• tender;
• forest;
• Japanese.

Anemone (anemone) crowned- the most popular species, which is most widely used for cultivation in the greenhouse and open ground. Plants are compact, up to 40-45 cm tall. Rhizomes of crown flowers are fleshy, tuberous (up to 5 cm in diameter). The stems are erect with a small number of leaves, at the ends of which a single large flower is formed, 8-9 cm in diameter.

crown anemone - pictured

Flowers can be simple, double, white, pink, blue, purple, lilac. If the crown anemone (tubers) are planted in April-May, flowering will begin in August or September and will continue for several weeks.

Anemone tender- low frost-resistant plants (up to 20-25 cm) with dark green leaves of a neat shape. Flowers, depending on the variety, may have blue, white, dark pink, violet-blue, dark red with a white print. A feature of chamomile flowers is the early appearance simultaneously with the leaves, almost from under the snow already in the month of April.

tender anemone - pictured

Flowering lasts 2-3 weeks. At the end of May, the leaf plates begin to wither, in June they completely disappear. The disadvantage of the tender anemone is the tight germination of tubers. According to gardeners, it is better to plant a tender anemone in the fall. But do not despair, if out of ten pieces one nodule has sprouted, in a couple of years the plant will be beautiful floral carpet.

forest anemone- this species is a plant having a height of 25 to 50 cm with flowers of 3-5 cm. Flowers can be larger, up to 8-9 cm, double and white. Flowering begins in late May or early June and lasts up to 25 days. In partial shade, the flowers do not fade longer, they dry out faster in the sun.

forest anemone - pictured

- a species of herbaceous tall plants (up to 1.5 m), with slender stems, a dissected leaf plate. Additional support when growing in the garden is not required. Large Japanese anemone flowers that appear at the end of August, September and continue to delight beautiful flowering extended period of time. Color in white or pink tones with a golden core. In this group, the Khubei and hybrid anemones stand out the most.

Japanese anemone (autumn) - pictured