Anemone - planting and care in open ground

There's no need to be intimidated by the "difficulties" of caring for anemones. A little theoretical knowledge, some practical skills, and advice from experienced gardeners are all you need to succeed. And the most beautiful, delicate, and touching flowers for the dachaAnemones are gratefully received for planting and care in open ground (photo included), bloom profusely and for a long time, and look beautiful in cut bouquets and in photographs. The selection is enormous, with single and double flowers resembling daisies and poppies, as well as dahlias, and a variety of colors. There are 150 species of anemones in total.

General information about favorable conditions for anemones.

For all types of anemones, which are divided into four groups:
- crowned;
- forest;
- Japanese;
- gentle,
The following general care requirements are typical.

Light

Anemones don't like direct sunlight, but they do require adequate light, so before choosing a planting location for this perennial, consider this requirement. Anemones are considered to thrive in partial shade, but caution is advised here as many interpret partial shade as the appearance of light in the afternoon, as well as other interpretations. Anemones require full daylight, but diffused light is preferable; for example, they can be planted under large, spreading tree branches.

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Soil

The soil for anemones (planting and caring for them outdoors is very important) should also be prepared from the start, so you don't end up disappointed when planting them in regular soil. The soil preparation requirements are simple:

- loose structure;

The soil is not only loosened, but also enriched with nutrients to increase fertility, for which a mixture of sand, black soil and peat is used.

- correct acidity;

Acidic soil can also cause poor flowering and a lack of shoots in anemones, so planting should be done in properly prepared open ground and regular care should be provided. To avoid having to puzzle over the reasons for this behavior, it's best to add wood ash to the top layer of soil immediately before planting, mixing it into the soil. Another option for adjusting soil acidity is to add dolomite flour, which can be purchased at a fertilizer store.

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High water permeability

Anemones, of course, love moisture, but they absolutely cannot stand overwatering, especially stagnant water. To avoid future problems, when you're hoping for lush blooms but they fail to appear, it's best to immediately address this potential cause of the plant's "unsatisfactory" behavior.

To increase soil permeability and improve air exchange, which is crucial for the root system, it's essential to ensure a reliable drainage system when planting. Drainage is very easy to prepare, so don't neglect this simple yet crucial agricultural technique. Small stones, broken brick, or pieces of expanded clay are poured into the planting hole, followed by a layer of sand, and finally, the topsoil, prepared as described above.

Planting anemone

Propagation and planting of this plant can be done in two ways:

- seed;

Growing anemones from seeds (we've provided photos of planting and care in open ground) is a risky endeavor, and you might not achieve the desired results the first time around. However, this isn't a reason to abandon this method of propagating this perennial herbaceous plant. Simply follow all the rules carefully, not neglecting the seemingly "little things."

If seeds are planted in the spring, they must be stratified and kept at low temperatures. If they are sown "before winter," i.e., in late autumn, there is no need for such agricultural practices.

According to experts, the best time to plant anemones is into open ground Seed propagation is spring, which also makes plant care easier. The photo shows how the flowers thank you for your care, stunning you with their beauty. When propagating anemones by seed, the soil must be properly prepared. It should be loose, but slightly compacted on top to prevent the seeds from sinking deeper.

The seeds should be spread over the area and covered with a shallow layer of light, loose, prepared soil, so that the tender, thin shoots can easily break through it, approximately one month after planting.

- vegetative;

Vegetative propagation, a more reliable and common method of planting, distinguishes between two methods: rhizome division and tuber propagation. These two methods of propagating this plant are based on the division of all anemone species into two groups: rhizomatous and tuberous.

With the rhizome method, the rhizome is carefully divided, and care must be taken to ensure that both parts of the divided rhizome have several buds, from which the renewed crown will grow.

When planting tubers, they should be soaked in room-temperature water beforehand until they expand. When planting tubers, ensure the hole is sufficiently deep, up to 7 cm, and then add a layer of mulch consisting of last year's leaves, twigs, and straw.

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Post-planting care

The point is that if you've followed all the steps described in this material to ensure the anemone thrives normally and comfortably (planting and caring for it in open ground, following the photos and advice), then subsequent care is reduced to practically nothing. Basically, this includes:

- timely watering, soil moisture control;

- application of complex fertilizers once during flowering, which is not necessary, it all depends on the fertility of the soil;

- mulching is a mandatory agricultural practice for caring for anemones; it is necessary to ensure that the mulch layer is 5 cm thick;

For wintering, the plant is covered with a thick layer of mulch, reaching a height of 15 cm. If the plant is tuberous, then the tuber is dug up, dried and stored in a dry, cool place.