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Anemones: planting and care in the open field
Anemone is a graceful flower that resembles a poppy in appearance. There are more than 150 varieties of anemone in the world. The cultivation and care of each species have their own individual characteristics, but there are a number of general conditions under which all varieties of flowers feel great.
Preparing the soil for planting anemones
The main difference between different varieties lies in the root system, on the structure of which the peculiarities of plant care depend. Some species have roots, while others have tubers. Rhizome specimens are more unpretentious, and tuberous ones require increased attention to themselves and do not forgive mistakes in care.
After planting anemones in the open field, caring for it consists in regular watering
The increased acidity of the soil will destroy the plant. You can lower this indicator by adding ash or dolomite flour to the topsoil.
Regardless of the type of root system, anemone loves shade and fertile permeable soil. If the soil is very dense, it should be well loosened and drainage made of small stones. You can improve the structure of dense soil by adding sand – this will not only loosen it and ensure normal air circulation, but also make the earth permeable.
Spring is considered the most favorable time for planting anemones.
Planting and caring for anemones outdoors
Seed cultivation is mainly used by experienced gardeners, since, according to statistics, only a quarter of the sowing germinates, and then provided that the seeds were freshly harvested. The seeds are buried a few centimeters into the loose soil, the anemones are very weak and they will not be able to break through the thick layer of soil. Seeds planted in spring will release the first leaves in a month, with autumn sowing, seedlings will have to wait until spring.
When planting in spring, the seeds are preliminarily kept in the cold – this increases the likelihood of germination. For winter sowing, this procedure is not required.
During vegetative propagation, the roots or tubers of the plant are divided into several parts so that each one has several buds. It is advisable to divide the rhizomes in the spring – at this time the plant tolerates the procedure more easily. When planting tubers, they are placed in warm water to swell, then planted in open ground to a depth of 3-7 cm.
Caring for an anemone consists in maintaining the necessary soil moisture and mulching with a thick layer. Fertilization is carried out 1 time during the flowering of the plant, if the soil is depleted. Excess moisture should be avoided – this will provoke rotting of the roots.
With the onset of autumn, the tubers of the plants are removed from the soil for storage in the cellar for the winter, but they can also be left on the site, sprinkled with a thick layer of fallen leaves to protect from the cold.