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Anemones are a combination of tenderness, beauty and grace. These flowers grow equally well in the forest and in the garden. But only if ordinary anemones grow in the wild, then hybrid varieties are most often found in flower beds. And like all hybrids, anemones require special care and a bit of care and attention. In this article, you will learn when to plant anemones, how to care for them, what these delicate flowers love and dislike.
Among gardeners, there is an opinion that anemone - the second name of anemone - is very picky. In fact, this is not the case. Growing them is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
It is perhaps difficult to find more unassuming flowers than anemones. Planting and leaving in the open field will not cause you any special difficulties. It is only important to know the peculiarities of growing the variety of flowers that you are going to plant in your flower garden.
Features of anemone
Thanks to the work of breeders, at this time there are just over 20 hybrid varieties of anemones. And they all differ not only in appearance and color of flowers, but also in structure, degree of frost resistance, planting and care requirements. Despite this diversity, all hybrid varieties share the following growing conditions:
- Anemones prefer partial shade to bright sun;
- Anemone does not like drafts and piercing winds;
- They are very sensitive to moisture and soil composition.
The root system of anemones is of two types - tuberous and rhizome. Therefore, the rules for caring for them are different.
Rhizome perennials are not fastidious and, if the recommendations for care and cultivation are not followed, they react only with a short flowering period or a loss of the brightness of flowers.
But tuberous anemones when grown in the open field are very critical to the violation of any conditions of detention. And most often, non-observance of simple rules leads to the death of the entire plant.
All types of anemones are united by a weak root system. Both tubers and rhizomes have low resistance to root rot.
Site selection and soil preparation for planting
Depending on the variety, the anemone's requirements for soil composition, humidity and lighting level are strikingly different. Before planting, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the information on growing and caring for anemones in the open field, focusing on the perennial variety, its preferences and conditions of detention. Be sure to consider the climatic conditions of your region and the frost resistance of the plant.
However, with all the diversity, all anemones grow well under the following universal conditions:
- Loose, fertile soil;
- Mandatory drainage;
- Moderate watering;
- Penumbra.
Observing these rules for planting and caring for flowers is required for all types of anemones. This is especially important if you do not know what kind of anemone you are going to plant on your site.
Sissy anemones are very critical to the composition of the soil. Before planting in the ground, you need to add sand, which will improve the structure of the soil. Due to the presence of sand, the earth will become loose, it will be good for air and moisture to pass through. Excess water will not linger in such soil, which will protect the roots from decay.
Before planting anemones in open ground, it is necessary to lay drainage at the bottom of the planting pit - a small layer of small pebbles or broken bricks. It will perform the same function as sand - to protect the soil from waterlogging.
Too acidic soil is harmful to anemone. Before growing anemones, add a small portion of dolomite flour or charcoal to the soil.
Growing features
Anemones fit perfectly into any landscape design compositions. These delicate, herbaceous plants are ideal for outdoor cultivation.
Anemones, like other perennials, are propagated in three ways:
- Seeds;
- Tubers;
- By dividing the bush.
And each of them has its own rules and secrets. Anemone seeds are rarely planted. Most often, gardeners prefer to propagate flowers with tubers or dividing rhizomes.
Growing anemone from seeds
Many growers note that growing anemones from seeds in the open field is a difficult and painstaking process. After all, even freshly harvested seeds are not distinguished by good germination. Subject to all the rules of planting and care, the germination rate barely reaches 25%.
The peculiarity of growing anemones from seeds is that the planting material must be subjected to mandatory stratification before planting. When sowing in autumn, the seed does not need to be kept at low temperatures. But when sowing anemone seeds in spring, stratification is required.
Vegetative propagation
Due to the ease and simplicity of growing, the propagation of anemones by rhizomes or tubers is preferable. In this case, the plant does not waste precious time on the formation and growth of the root system.
Division of rhizomes
This event is best held in the spring. As soon as the ground thaws, you can start dividing a bush of herbaceous plants and planting in open ground. During this period, the plant has not yet "woken up" and will calmly endure the procedure.
Carefully dig out the bush with a pitchfork, being careful not to damage the delicate roots. Remove the soil from the rhizome.
Cut the roots with a clean, sharpened knife. When dividing, pay attention that at least 3-4 renewal buds are located on each separated root.
Growing anemones from tubers
Growing anemone from tubers is a little more difficult than growing from rhizomes. Nevertheless, this method is also popular with flower growers.
Anemone tubers are planted in open ground in spring. But before planting, they must be processed. This is due to the special storage conditions for tubers. As you can see in the photo, they are stored in a dried form.
Planting material must be carefully examined. Tubers affected by fungi, mold or damaged tubers must be removed immediately. Soak the selected material in warm water for several hours or overnight. During this time, the tubers of the anemones will swell and increase in size. Soaking will significantly speed up the germination process.
Landing rules
The rules for planting anemone in the ground are simple and uncomplicated. Florists recommend to immediately identify them to a permanent place before planting. Flowers of tuberous varieties do not tolerate transplantation well. Rhizomes are unassuming in this respect and they can be safely transplanted without fear of harming them.
Anemones tolerate a spring transplant better than an autumn one.
When planting seeds, it should be borne in mind that the seeding depth should not exceed 3-5 cm. Those shoots that can still hatch are very weak and cannot break through a too thick layer of earth.
When sowing herbaceous plants in open ground before winter, the first shoots will appear only in early spring.If the seeds of the anemone were sown in spring or summer, then you need to wait for the appearance of the first shoots no earlier than a month later. Young plants at the initial stage of growth need to be provided with proper care:
- it is impossible to overmoisten the plantings, so as not to cause the death of the plant from rotting of the roots;
- protect fragile shoots from drafts and bright sun.
When planting rhizome and tuberous varieties, you should adhere to the following rules:
- dig planting holes 15-18 cm deep in moist, loose soil at a distance of 35-40 cm;
- lay a drainage layer at the bottom of the hole - small pebbles, fragments of brick;
- pour a small, 3-5 cm high, layer of sand;
- neatly place tubers or root on it;
- cover with earth and level the site. When planting an anemone, it is important to remember that you should not deeply deepen the planting material. A 5-7 cm layer of soil will be enough.
- Moisten the soil slightly.
Now it all depends on the subsequent care of the plantings.
What kind of care is required for anemones
The main requirement that must be strictly observed when caring for anemone is strict control over soil moisture. Excess moisture, as well as lack, has a detrimental effect on the condition of the root system.
To avoid problems with waterlogging of the soil, you need to plant anemones on a hill and be sure to take care of drainage when planting.
So that herbaceous plants for open ground do not experience a constant lack of moisture, experienced flower growers are advised to mulch the plantings. From spring to late autumn, the thickness of the mulch layer should be 5-7 cm. When preparing anemones for winter, it is advisable to increase the mulch layer to 12-15 cm.
Dry fallen leaves of fruit trees, peat or special decorative mulch mixtures can be used as mulch. It perfectly not only maintains the ideal balance of soil moisture, but also prevents active growth. weeds.
In central Russia, you can additionally cover the flower garden with spruce branches. In regions with a harsh climate, you will have to take care of the safety of the anemone more thoroughly. Rhizomes or tubers are dug up, dried and sent for storage in a dark, cool room with an air temperature of no more than + 3˚C + 5˚C until spring.
It is recommended to fertilize anemones with mineral fertilizing in autumn, and in the budding phase and during the flowering period, organic matter can be added in liquid form. The only thing to avoid at this point of care is the use of fresh manure. If, in the process of planting, you have already taken care of the fertilizers and applied top dressing to the ground, then this event can be postponed to the next season.
Subject to these rules of care, it will not be difficult to grow and create ideal conditions for anemones of any varieties.
The author of the video will tell you what rules you need to follow when planting anemone in the open field:
Growing anemone at home
Anemones are picturesque, brightly flowering herbaceous plants for outdoor use. But besides flower beds, they can decorate window sills, balconies and glazed loggias.
It is best to select low-growing varieties for growing at home. As a rule, they are less picky about their care. The St Bridget Mix variety is excellent for this purpose, combining beauty, riot of colors, simplicity and duration of flowering. Anemone of this variety begins to bloom in early summer, flowering ends only with the arrival of autumn. Plant height of this variety is 40-50 cm, which is perfect for growing in pots, containers and small containers.
There is no particular hassle when growing anemone at home. The heat-loving plant takes root easily, grows well and blooms violently for a long time.
It is best to germinate anemones from seeds at home in special containers for growing seedlings. Seeds germinate 3-4 weeks after sowing. As soon as the young seedlings grow up, they need to be transplanted into containers or pots, taking into account the fact that they grow quite well. For example, no more than 5-6 young plants can be transplanted into a pot with a diameter of 20-25 cm.
When growing an anemone at home, do not forget about its preferences:
- when transplanting into flower pots, be sure to add a drainage layer;
- the soil should be loose and neutral acidity;
- sufficient lighting, but at the same time, direct sunlight should be avoided on the plantings;
- moderate watering.
More than 150 flowers will bloom in this small pot during the season - the anemone blooms so luxuriantly and violently.
You can grow anemone from corms at home. The Dekaen variety has gained particular popularity among florists. It is perfect both for growing anemones in pots at home and in a flower garden. Plants of this variety are distinguished by their resistance and endurance, and, in addition, they are unusually beautiful during the flowering period. Tubers germinate 2-2.5 weeks after planting.
Watering the anemones after planting is too often unnecessary. Many flower growers even advise to keep them for 1-2 weeks in the ground without watering. But, nevertheless, it is not worth the risk, water the plants at least once a week. During the period of active growth of green mass and during the flowering period, anemones should be watered more often - at least 2-3 times a week.
Caring for anemone growing at home is not burdensome. All that is required of you is compliance with the microclimate. It is not recommended to spray flowers - signs of fungal diseases immediately appear on the leaves and flowers. Anemones bloom at an air temperature of + 15˚С. The room in which the flowers grow must be dry. Musty air is very harmful for these sissies - often ventilate the room where they grow.
For lush flowering, flower growers recommend plucking flower heads immediately after wilting so that the plant directs all its forces to the formation of new buds. This applies to both the cultivation of anemone at home and in the open field.
In late August - early September, when the flowering period comes to an end and the first signs of wilting appear, the corms are dug out of pots, dried and planted in the garden in the garden.
As you can see, caring for anemones is not so troublesome. All that is required of you is to follow the recommendations of the gardeners. And you will receive gratitude in the form of bright, beautiful flowers.
Conclusion
Blooming anemone sometimes resembles a young, modest beauty. The flower heads are slightly tilted, and the enchanting beauty and palette of shades pleases the eye. And, despite the myths about the complexity of its cultivation, it is increasingly winning the hearts of flower growers.
