The anemone is very popular in the flower bed and provides color almost all year round. We explain to you what needs to be taken into account in terms of planting time, care and location.
- Anemones are robust and easy to care for.
- In the home garden, you will provide beautiful colors for a long time.
- We explain what you need to know about planting time, care and the like .
Are you looking for a flower that you can enjoy almost all year round? Depending on the species, the anemone offers you a colorful sight in the flower bed in different seasons . The name comes from the Greek word "anemos", which means "wind". The flowers were probably called this because the flowers move with the slightest breeze. Around 150 species exist worldwide, with the majority of them feeling at home in the northern hemisphere.
In this country the wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) is one of the best-known representatives of the genus , but also the Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda) and the autumn anemones (Anemone hupehensis) are very popular.
Spring and autumn: when is the best time to plant anemones?
When you should plant your anemone depends on the variety. Anemones that are pulled from the tuber are spring bloomers , which accordingly show their flowers earlier. The autumn anemones, on the other hand, are usually perennials that are planted a little later in the soil and only show their flower dress later in the year *. So you can enjoy the flowers for months.
Spring bloomers are planted in March and April . Here you should note that the bulbs are removed from the earth before the outbreak of cold and must be stored in boxes in a dry and dark place. Autumn anemones, on the other hand, are hardy and are planted in September or October . Even in spring they can be planted in the ground because they then have enough time to develop their tap roots. In the first two years after planting, they should be covered with leaves to survive winter frosts.
The spring bloomers differ from the autumn plants especially in size: they grow up to 20 centimeters high, while the perennial plants can shoot up to 1.5 meters high .
Which location do anemones prefer?
Anemones feel particularly comfortable in sunny and partially shaded locations that are somewhat protected from the wind. Spring bloomers should not be directly exposed to the blazing sun, while autumn anemones tolerate longer exposure to radiation. The soil should be rich in nutrients and humus, light, sandy soils are also suitable. Anemones can also make friends with a rock garden. It is important that the soil is well permeable to water so that there is no risk of waterlogging for the tubers.
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Instructions: How to Plant Anemones
The planting of anemones is very easy. Once the planting time has come, let the tubers soak in the water for about twelve to 24 hours . Then insert them into the earth about five centimeters deep. The plants should be at a distance of about ten to 15 centimeters from each other so that they don't get in each other's way later. Then the earth is pressed on and poured on. By the way, anemones can also be planted well in pots.
How best to care for anemones
In themselves, anemones are very robust and easy to care for , so you don't have to overdo it with care. For example, water the plants only when the soil is really dry and don't overdo it with irrigation. You can use some mature compost as fertilizer. If the soil is too acidic, you can readjust it with liming *.
There is usually no need to cut back. However, if you remove withered flowers, the flowering time of the anemones will increase .
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