The easy-care flowers look best when grown in large clumps or swaths.
Anemones are fast to multiply and some species are considered aggressive.
Anemone Care
These delicate single- and double-bloom flowers are easy to grow.
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The genusAnemoneis comprised of over 200 species, and range in size, shape, and color.
Their low maintenance and resistance to deer make them an easy choice for landscapes.
Some species are aggressive spreaders, though their shallow roots are easy to dig up.
All varieties should receive at least four hours of direct sunlight each day.
Soil
Plant anemones in soil that is rich in organic matter.
Add compost or other organic material toenrich the soilbefore planting.
While they arent picky about soil pH, most anemones do best in slightly acidic soil.
Keep the soil moist, but it must be well-drained.
Water
Anemones are relatively easy to care for once they’re established in the garden.
A number of species will spread vigorously under the right conditions.
Fertilizer
Anemones prefer to grow in rich and fertile soil.
For lush growth and larger blooms, fertilize with a balanced, slow-releasefertilizeronce each spring and fall.
Some anemones grow from corms that are like bulbs, while others have tuberous or rhizomatous roots.
The faded flowers usually die back unnoticed.
you might also cut the foliage back after it browns in the fall to neaten up the garden.
Separate a tender rhizome or tuber from the plant to get it started.
Getting anemones started in the garden takes some initial care and attention, but it’s not difficult.
They are best propagated by cuttings or division.
To try growing from seed, collect seeds from dried, faded flowers.
Sow the seeds directly into your garden in the fall, just barely covering them with soil.
To start indoors, refrigerate the seeds for three weeks before planting.
To plant, fill 2-inch pots with soil and press seeds in until barely covered.
Water and cover with a plastic bag to keep the soil moist.
Transplant seedlings to your garden after the last frost.
They make good container plants and are relatively easy-care specimens planted alongside other garden growers.
Choose a pot that has drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter.
Nursery plants should be placed so the root ball is level with the soil surface.
A layer of mulch will help protect plants that are just outside their zones.
Bring the corms indoors and let them dry completely.
This makes them a good choice for backyard plantings and gardens in areas deer are known to frequent.
Powdery mildew usually isn’t serious for plants; improving air flow and increasing sun exposure can help.
Planting in October will ensure spring andsummer blooms.
Anemones come in all shapes and sizes.
These flowers have a wonderful diversity of forms and colors.
They come in single- and double-bloomed forms with five or six petals each.
confirm you give your flowers adequate sunlight, four hours or more a day.
Depending on the species, newly seeded plants may take a couple of years to bloom.
Common Problems With Anemones
With these trouble-free plants, sometimes their vigor is the only problem.
Several anemone species spread more vigorously than others and can be invasive in the home garden.
Here are a couple of other problems to watch out for.
Yellow and brown, crispy leaves can be an indication of under-watering.
Drooping Flowers
Anemones sometimes have flopping flowers.
While its common for them to sway in the wind, flowers that droop may indicate a problem.
They may not be getting enough sunlight.
In Greek myth, the flowers are connected to forsaken love.
In the South, fall or winter-planted Grecian and poppy anemones bloom in the spring.
Bulbs planted in spring will bloom in summer or fall.
Most anemones are winter hardy and will return year after year.
Many gardeners simply replant poppy anemone each year.
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