Today, many beautiful plants are grown on personal plots and cottages. One of them is anemone. This gentle plant can decorate any garden. However, in order for the flower to develop to the delight of the owners of the site, you need to properly approach its cultivation.
Before planting this plant, you need to find out the features of its cultivation. This will allow you to observe on their beds graceful, beautiful compositions of these delicate flowers. How the anemone is planted, as well as the proper care of this flower, will be discussed later.
general description
Planting and caring for anemones (photo below) require some knowledge from the gardener. This is a perennial herb. From Greek, Anemone is translated as "anemone" or "daughter of the winds." This is explained by the trembling of the petals of the buds, even from a light blow of the wind.
This is a representative of the buttercup family . Anemones prefer to grow in temperate climates. They can be found both on the plains and in the mountains. Moreover, anemones grow on almost all continents, where weather conditions are acceptable.
There are more than 160 species of anemone. They are distinguished by flowering, growth characteristics. Therefore, when growing these flowers, it is necessary to take into account the requirements for the care of a particular variety of these flowers. Taking care of this beautiful plant, you can decorate your garden with bright anemone buds.
Growing Features
Photo anemone, landing and care in the open ground for which is provided in accordance with the species, can be considered further. This plant can be quite capricious or unpretentious. It depends on the variety. Some flowers of this species have roots, while others have tubers.
The easiest way to grow varieties that have roots. Tuberous varieties are more sensitive to adverse conditions. They are grown only by experienced growers. Regardless of the species, there are several features that all anemones have.
All plants of this group require watering if hot and dry weather is established. During flowering and growth, as well as before planting, organic fertilizers are used for them. In autumn, it is necessary to fertilize the soil with mineral additives.
These perennial plants can survive the harsh Russian winters only under the right shelter. Therefore, they build a flooring of leaves. Taking into account the recommendations of specialists, you can grow beautiful, healthy flowers.
Varieties
Planting anemone (photo of plants is presented below), as well as caring for them are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the species. They are divided into groups according to various criteria. Most often, spring and summer varieties are distinguished by flowering time. The first group is very elegant. Spring anemones are distinguished by a variety of pastel shades of inflorescences. The cycle of aboveground flowering of these plants is short. By June, they are entering the stage of dormancy. Leaves are preserved in such plants until the fall. Representatives of spring-blooming varieties are tender, oak, buttercup anemone.
Anemones blooming in summer are quite large plants. They differ in a branched root system. Bright representatives of this group are Japanese, hybrid and crown anemones.
Such plants bloom from late summer to mid-autumn. Some species (crown anemone) throw their buds even twice a season. Peduncles in plants of this group are strong, high. More than a dozen flowers can bloom on them. They can have smooth or terry petals.
Choosing a place to land
Outdoor planting and anemone care may seem a little complicated for beginner gardeners. However, having considered all the intricacies of this process, you can grow them yourself. It is important to choose the right place for planting such plants. These requirements are highly dependent on the variety. However, almost all representatives of the species will feel good in certain conditions.
Anemones feel comfortable in partial shade. You should choose the appropriate place on the site. If the soil does not meet the requirements (clay, loam), you need to create high-quality drainage. The soil should be loose and fertile.
You must adhere to these rules if the variety is unknown. The bottom layer of soil should contain sand. Anemone does not like stagnant water. Under such conditions, the plant will die quickly. Fine gravel is used as drainage. The soil should not be too acidic. It must be loose. This will provide good soil permeability to air and water.
Soil preparation
Landing anemone in open ground requires proper preparation. It is necessary to pay attention to the soil in which the flowers will be sown. When a suitable site is selected, which will be in partial shade, you need to prepare the soil. It is fertilized accordingly.
The site must be protected from drafts. It should also be quite spacious. The roots of plants grow quite strongly. However, in contact with other objects in the ground, they can be damaged. Anemone roots are very tender. In addition to drafts, these plants also can not tolerate heat. They cannot be sown under the scorching sun.
Before planting, the soil must be loosened. Sand is added to it. If the soil is characterized by high acidity, dolomite flour must be added to it. For the same purposes, wood ash can be used. This will optimize acidity. Organic fertilizers will also be required before planting.
Seed preparation
Planting anemone in the soil is carried out after preliminary preparation of the seeds. This method has several disadvantages. Germination of anemone from seeds is low. If you prepare them correctly, you can get a much higher percentage of seedlings.
Seeds need to be stratified. They are stored in the cold for 1.5-2 months. Seeds should be mixed with peat or sand (preferably coarse). This stimulates the germination process. Sand should be 3 times more than seed. Next, the seeds need to be sprayed daily with water.
When they begin to swell, you need to add to them a special soil with fertilizers. All ingredients in the container are mixed and slightly watered. The container is exposed in a cold (temperature +5 º) aired room. After a few days, the first shoots will hatch. They are taken out into the yard and buried in snow (or soil). They are sprinkled with straw. In the spring it will be possible to sow seeds. Freezing allows you to get a large percentage of seedlings.
Planting seeds
After appropriate preparation, you can begin to introduce prepared seeds of anemone flowers into the soil. Planting and caring for plants in this case require attention from the gardener. Before planting the prepared seeds on the plot, the seedlings should have at least 2 leaves.
The prepared soil is loosened and seed is introduced into it. It can be in a special container. In this case, you can install it in the ground. Prepared anemones are also planted separately. It is better to make a sufficient distance between them. So the roots will less intertwine and harm each other.
If the seeds are naturally stratified, they are planted in the ground in the fall. In this case, they are covered for the winter with dry branches or leaves. Such plants will bloom only in the third year. You can combine different varieties of anemone on one site. In this case, you can achieve constant flowering. Some varieties will produce buds when others have already faded.
Tuber preparation
Planting and caring for anemones require actions from the grower in accordance with the requirements of a particular variety. Some species of these plants propagate by tubers. To prepare them for landing, you will need to take a few simple steps.
The tubers need to be soaked in warm water for several hours. This will wake them from sleep. During this time, the tubers will swell. After that, they are removed from the water and planted in prepared containers. Containers should have peat ground with wet sand. Each tuber is buried into it to a depth of 5 cm.
The soil should be moist, but sparingly. It is impossible to fill it. Also, do not leave the soil dry. This will affect the seedlings. If it is necessary to plant anemones in the ground, their tubers are soaked in tissue that is saturated with an epin solution. After six hours of their stay in this condition, the prepared material is taken out into the yard and planted in the soil.
Tuber planting
Planting and caring for flowers with anemones can be simple if you choose undemanding species. Having created the right conditions for their growth, you can not be afraid that the plants will die under the influence of various adverse factors.
Problems with the landing of prepared tubers should not be. It is important to determine how to install the tuber in the prepared hole. To do this, look at the kidneys. They look like small tubercles. Buds appear in prepared plants after soaking.
Looking at these tubercles, you will understand how to install the tuber into the pit. If in doubt, it should be noted that the top of this seed is flat. The convex end of the tuber is set down. The pit for planting should be about 35 cm in diameter. The depth should be 15 cm. Some ash and organic fertilizers are poured on the bottom. A tuber is installed inside and covered with earth. After this, the soil must be watered.
Care Features
Proper planting and care for anemones give a good result. It is important to maintain the correct humidity level. Caring for this plant is simple. You need to properly water the flower. Waterlogging is as dangerous as drought. This is especially dangerous during the flowering period. Buds cannot develop and unfold.
It is best if the anemones grow on a hill. This will help maintain optimal moisture levels. A good drainage system will also benefit. It is recommended to mulch the soil. To do this, a layer of foliage and peat is created. It should be about 5 cm thick.
In spring, the soil needs to be moistened every 5-7 days (depending on the weather). If the weather is not very hot in summer, watering can be omitted at all. However, the humidity level must be monitored. If the weather is hot, watering is carried out in the morning once a day. You can also moisten the soil after sunset.
Soil features
Proper planting anemone is far from the only condition for the proper development of this plant. It is necessary to feed him during the flowering period. For this, liquid organic is used. In autumn, mineral complex compounds are used.
If before planting the soil was fertilized with high quality, you can not fertilize until the flowering period. You also need to pay attention to loosening the soil. Weeds should be weed out. They are pulled out by hands. Otherwise, the fragile roots of the flowers can be damaged.
Anemones are a fairly resistant plant to various diseases. However, slugs, snails can harm them. These pests can be easily controlled with a metaldehyde solution. Pre snails and slugs are collected from plants manually. Winter worms can also be harmful. If they were damaged by the leaf nematode, you need to destroy all the plants, also replacing the soil in which they grew.
Winter preparations
Landing anemone and caring for them are not very difficult if you know all the nuances. Plants need to be properly prepared for winter. In autumn they are removed from the soil (if the winters are harsh). The tubers need to be dried, the tops are cut. They are stored in a cool, dark place in the sand or peat.
If the winters are relatively warm, you can cover the plants with foliage and branches. So they can calmly winter.
Having considered how the anemone is planted, as well as the intricacies of caring for them, you can grow beautiful flowers in your area.