Anemones, or anemones, are ornamental plants. Over 150 species of this culture grow in nature. For several centuries, anemones have been valued for their early flowering, during which they look spectacular. These flowers are white, pink, blue, purple and yellow in shape similar to poppies or daisies. Anemones are the flowers of beauty, tenderness and inspiration.
The homeland of these flowers is the Mediterranean. Back in the 16th century, some varieties of anemones were known to gardeners. Currently, they are common in Europe, East Asia, America and Russia. In nature, anemones grow in deciduous forests, on slopes, lawns and edges.
Anemone: plant description
These flowers have long won the sympathy of connoisseurs of all that is beautiful. Anemone is admirable for its beauty. Its single flowers with a diameter of 3-8 cm with a variety of colors are simple, double and semi-double. The stem of the anemone is erect, 50-80 cm high, there are few leaves on it. All of them are collected in the form of a basal rosette at the base of the flower, which looks very impressive.
Anemone flowers, the photo of which is presented in the article for viewing, bloom twice: in late April - early May and from August to October. They begin to blossom when there are no leaves on the trees. These plants are highly decorative, which allows them to be used in arrays and plantings in groups. Anemones look good in flower pots, flower pots and vases, complementing the interior of any home.
How to choose a place to land?
The requirements for the growing conditions of these flowers of various species are different. But there are universal conditions that are suitable for all varieties of anemones. Flowers planted in fertile, loose, well-drained soil will feel great. To create the ideal structure of the soil, you need to add sand to it or make a drainage. Bulk materials loosen the earth, provide access of water and air to the roots. As drainage, you can use small pebbles or pieces of brick.
Very responsive to the right choice of plot is the anemone flower. Planting and care are carried out taking into account the composition of the soil. If it is acidic, add wood ash or dolomite flour. The site, depending on the variety of anemones, you need to choose shaded or well-lit by the sun, sheltered from strong winds and drafts.
How to make the right fit?
Before you start growing these beautiful plants in your garden, you need to find out what anemone flower prefers . Planting and care are carried out in the shade of tree crowns. These flowers love moderate warmth and moist fertile soil. Anemones are perennial plants, in the natural environment of their growth no one digs them up with the onset of the winter season. Do not do this in the garden. But it is necessary to shelter anemones for the winter so that they do not die from frost and lack of moisture.
For faster germination, before planting, soak tubers in warm water and allow them to swell. Next, you need to dig a hole, cover the bottom with a nutrient mixture with the addition of humus and ash. About half a glass. Lay the tubers in the bottom and sprinkle with earth so that they do not turn over. Planting depth should not exceed 5-10 cm. Then the flower is well watered. Then mulch the soil. This will retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
Breeding methods
Anemones breed differently. When to plant and in what way, the flowers themselves will "prompt". It depends on their variety. With seed propagation, seeds can be sown immediately after harvest or in winter. At a germination temperature of 15-18 degrees, seedlings will appear in a month or a little later.
Seeds need to be sown not entirely, but at a distance to get sparse seedlings immediately. Since it is impossible to transplant and dive seedlings. If absolutely necessary, this can only be done in a shaded room. Of course, it is necessary to thin out the anemones when they decided to plant them with continuous sowing. After 2-3 years, the flowers will bloom.
Reproduction by rhizome division is best done in the spring, when the movement of juice is slowed down. They need to be cut so that the kidneys of renewal are on every piece.
When propagating by tubers, preparation of anemone flower requires. Landing and care should be carried out taking into account the rules for their implementation. Tubers need to be dipped in warm water to swell. Increased in size, they are better rooted. It is recommended to plant them to a depth of 3-7 cm. Regular watering is required. It is better to immediately determine the place of constant growth of anemone. This is especially important for varieties with a tuberous root system. These flowers do not like transplants.
Anemone: Plant Care
If an anemone flower is growing in your garden , planting and care include a number of activities. The first is regular watering. In addition, it is necessary to do top dressing with a one percent solution of complex fertilizer every week. The plant needs constant ventilation, but not a draft.
Before the onset of cold weather, greenhouses should be closed with frames and well insulated. Such conditions are best suited for wintering anemones, and they bloom early. With the onset of warm days, you need to open the greenhouses and carefully ventilate the plants, feed them and moisten the soil.
Some gardeners contain anemones in boxes, which are put in greenhouses for wintering. This makes it possible to periodically take them out to the greenhouse, where winter cutting is carried out. If anemone tubers are planted in boxes and put in a greenhouse in August, and placed in a greenhouse in early October, they will bloom by mid-December.
Anemone flowers, the photos of which you see, are water-loving. Therefore, they need to be watered not only during flowering, but also at rest. However, the grown plants do not need watering. Fertilize anemones during planting and during flowering. To do this, use complex mineral fertilizers, humus, ash.
Who damages the anemone and how to deal with it?
Sometimes the leaves of a plant are damaged by slugs and snails. This phenomenon must be fought. Damaged leaves will not add beauty to the anemone. To control pests, metaldehyde is used, it is dissolved in water and the whole plant is sprayed. It is better to collect snails and slugs with your hands and burn them.
Tubers left in storage should be checked periodically. If rotten appear, remove them immediately. In general, anemones are not very susceptible to diseases and damage by pests. Therefore, they do not need special care.