Terry anemone: popular varieties, planting and care rules

Terry anemone is an autumn plant, but some specimens bloom in early spring. This large group of colors is distinguished by its variety. The species derived from this flower come in different shapes, sizes and colors. If you want to get to know this wonderful flower better and try to grow an anemone on your own, you need to find out all the features of the culture in advance.

All types of this flower can be divided according to the flowering period into spring and summer.

Plants that bloom in spring have a wider range of colors in pastel shades. They are distinguished by their grace and soft bloom. You can find cultures with purple, pink or blue flowers. Among the spring beauties, there are also terry species.

Unfortunately, all spring anemones bloom for a short time. Their flowering period is in May, and in July they already fade. Although the leaves of some specimens can be seen even in autumn. One of the popular types of culture is tender anemone. It is a flower from 5 to 10 cm high. The most beautiful colors are pink, blue and white.

Another well-known species is the oak anemone. The height of this plant is from 20 to 30 cm. The diameter of the flowers is 2-4 cm. The flowers are usually white, but pink or purple shades can also be found.

The most popular among the summer species is the Japanese anemone. This is a perennial species, the bush of which reaches a fairly large size. Has a powerful root system. The flowering period is from August to October.

Now let's see which varieties of terry anemones are most loved by gardeners.

• "Kenigin Charlotte". The stems of this anemone reach 80 centimeters in height, and it blooms in large buds (8 centimeters in diameter). The buds become pinkish with a yellow core. And some of them, with proper care, exude a pleasant aroma.
• "Margaret". Its flowers are not so fluffy, so the plant is usually called semi-double. Its height reaches 120-130 centimeters.
• Welwind. The most popular individual of his kind. Gardeners love these flowers because of the ease with which they can be grown. Each flower with a yellow core blooms at the end of the stem and has many shoots up to 80 centimeters high. When blooming, they resemble a large snow-white bouquet.
• Mount Everest. This flower variety has very beautiful buds. It rises after the snow melts, tolerates frosty weather well. The flower is easy to grow, which is why it is in great demand. The height of the bush is small (20 centimeters), and the duration of flowering is from 14 to 20 days.
• "Lord Lieutenant". These flowers are interesting with beautiful lilac buds. The height of the bush is 30 centimeters, the diameter of the bud is 8-9.

The first thing to do is to determine the place of future planting and prepare the soil. A place should be chosen that is spacious, protected from wind and direct sunlight. The large size of the area for flowers is due to the fact that the rhizome grows rapidly in the plant, but due to its fragility, it can be damaged when it comes into contact with the root of another plant.

In some cases, sand can be added to the soil. If your site has acidic soil, then it is worth lowering the acidity by adding wood ash to its composition.

The size of the flower hole should vary from 30 to 40 cm, the depth should be at least 15 cm. A little humus and ash should be placed at the bottom, and then a tuber should be planted. The planting site should be watered abundantly with water.

It is worth noting that some varieties of terry anemones are quite unpretentious in care, while others require special care. This difference in care is due to the fact that anemones are tuberous and rhizomatous.

However, there are general rules for growing:

• regular watering in dry weather;
• feeding in the autumn should be done with mineral fertilizers;
• before planting, the culture must be fertilized with organic matter;
• winter protection is required;
• reproduction should be carried out in the spring season.

Usually, all varieties of anemones tolerate wintering well in the open field. To do this, follow these steps:

• to mulch the near-trunk circle;
• make a shelter from tree branches.

It should be borne in mind that with a lack of moisture, the plant may not bloom at all. To avoid the problem, it is best to choose planting sites in an elevated position where there is good drainage. In the spring, it is enough to moisten the soil once a week. During the heat, it is worth watering the flower daily.

Anemone care in the video below.

There are two method of planting anemones:

• using seeds;
• with the help of tubers.

If you decide to grow a plant from seeds, then you should know that with this method of reproduction, the germination rate of this culture is low. However, there is a technique that can increase the germination rate. When exposed to cold seeds for 1 or 2 months, the percentage of growth is almost doubled.

When propagating plants through tubers, first they must be placed in warm water for a couple of hours. During this time, they will swell, and it will be possible to start planting in pots to a depth of about 5 cm. The pots should contain a mixture of peat and sand. The plant should be watered infrequently, but the soil should remain moist at all times.

This culture tolerates diseases well, and many species are completely resistant to diseases.

Of the pests, snails and slugs should be noted., so if you suddenly notice these creatures on your flower, you should get rid of them. First, they should be removed from the plant by hand, and then treated with a solution of metaldehyde.

There are varieties that are susceptible to attack by a winter worm or nematode. If your bush has caught a nematode, then it will have to be dug up and disposed of, and the soil where it grew will need to be replaced.

It takes a lot of work to grow beautiful perennials. It is important not only to know which flower to choose so that it looks harmonious in the garden, but also to take into account all the subtleties of caring for it. Correct planting, special care in the open field - and a perennial anemone will delight every gardener with its beauty.