Japanese anemone: description, planting and care

Japanese anemone is a beautifully flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family. Due to its unpretentiousness, it easily transfers planting to different types of soil and does not require complex maintenance. The description of a perennial herb, Japanese or autumn anemone, makes it easy to imagine how diverse the varieties and colors of the anemone are. But its exotic origins have given this perennial a reputation for being difficult to grow. To understand its features, it is worth considering all aspects of growing in more detail.

Japanese anemone, she is an autumn anemone, belongs to the category of perennial herbaceous plants that grow naturally in East Asia. It is worth paying attention to the fact that according to data from various sources, the plant is not named today by the modern name Anemone japonica due to the fact that the original origin of the species was proved in China, in the Hubei province... One way or another, the Hubei Japanese string (Anemone hupensis), described by botanists, is a flower that certainly deserves attention.

What is the difference between the autumn string and other plants? First of all, the height of the stems - it is 50-150 cm, which is quite a lot for a herbaceous species. Japanese anemones are divided into large-flowered and small-flowered, there are double varieties, they are the most decorative. But gardeners value most of all the low and laconic varieties with the refined beauty of the petals, emphasizing the purity of the form.

Japanese anemones are distinguished by their delicate color, they are characterized by "marshmallow", pastel shades: milky, creamy white, delicate pink or lilac purple. The middle of the flower is egg-yellow, slightly fluffy. The stems of the plant are always long, hard, and very strong. The rhizome has a creeping structure, is located superficially and grows rather quickly.

The Japanese anemone is a representative of the Hubei species, belongs to the autumn types of Anemone, which bloom quite late. Among the most popular of its varieties are white and pink varieties, which are distinguished by excellent external data. The refinement of this plant deserves the most luxurious names, and breeders do not skimp on compliments to the autumn anemone.

Terry Japanese anemone that changes color during the season. By the end of summer, the Tiki Sensei variety is literally strewn with buds in shades of pink and salmon tones. As the flower unfolds, the petals fade, gradually acquiring the purity of a white leaf. With the arrival of the first cold weather, they turn pink again. This unique variety is well acclimatized, suitable for planting in the Moscow region without additional shelter and complex care.

A frost-resistant Japanese anemone, which grows up to 75 cm, double large flowers of a pale pink hue rise on straight stems. The variety is quite popular, it has excellent decorative properties. Flowering lasts 6 weeks, from mid-August to late September.

A medium-sized variety, growing up to 60-80 cm, under favorable conditions reaches 120 cm. The variety blooms from the end of August, is distinguished by abundant bud formation. The flowers are large, semi-double, with shades ranging from caramel pink to crimson and pale purple.

One of the brightest colored varieties. Anemone forms a shrub no more than 60 cm high, compact, with straight stems and unusual corrugated leaves with a cherry border. The flowers are up to 7-8 cm in diameter, pink, very showy. The variety is frost-resistant, does not require additional shelter in the climate of the Moscow region.

An unusual Japanese anemone, the snow-white flowers of which at first have a simple shape, and then become semi-double. It is a magnificent plant growing up to 50-80 cm in height. The compactness of the form is compensated by the abundant formation of buds. The variety is less winter-hardy than others, and has a short flowering period: no more than a month.

Bright pink semi-double Japanese anemone with large flowers. The variety has an average height - the stems grow up to 0.7 m, suitable for planting in partial shade or in well-lit areas. Pamina has a high growth rate. Suitable for landing in climatic zones where winter temperatures do not drop below -29 degrees. The yellow center of the flower effectively contrasts with the fuchsia-colored petals.

Semi-double variety of Japanese anemone, growing up to 100 cm in height. Straight stems hold large flowers with a yellow core and expressive, curving petals. The dark pink shade of the buds is gradually replaced by a more noble and paler one. The variety is well suited for planting as a background plant, harmoniously sets off the planting of low-growing shrubs.

Variety with high stems (up to 120 cm) and large white flowers up to 8 cm in diameter. This is a hybrid suitable for planting in temperate climates, suitable for cutting into bouquets. The contrast of dark green foliage and snow-white buds looks so impressive that literally at first glance it amazes the person contemplating it. "Snow whirlwind" looks good in combination with ornamental shrub plantings, perennial flowering plants, suitable for planting in the herbaceous part of the garden.

A popular variety of Japanese anemones used in group plantings, massifs, as a background plant or as a bouquet flower. For "Köning Charlotte" is characterized by a pink shade of petals, semi-double cup shape, stem height 60-80 cm. The variety belongs to the category of frost-resistant. Shelter for a seedling in the open field will only be needed in the first year.

In order to properly plant the Japanese anemones in open ground, you should first take care of the correct choice of the place for its growth. This flowering plant thrives in open areas that provide sufficient daylight hours. But some varieties tolerate partial shade well, and in the south it is even better to plant them in parts of the garden shaded during the day.

When it comes to hybrid varieties, you should pay attention to the fertility of the soil. Breeding varieties and species types thrive on soils with a rather poor mineral composition. The recommended acidity values ​​are closer to neutral. It is important to ensure good drainage of the site prepared for planting. This is done with expanded clay, broken brick.

In the process of planting, pieces of root are usually used - it is creeping, therefore it is well suited for division. You can prepare planting material by first placing it in water at room temperature. After soaking, the roots are shortened by cutting off the dry ends, and they are planted, placing them at a depth of 5 cm. For group plantings, the landing pits are placed at a sufficient distance from each other. If the anemone is already growing on the site, it is in the spring that the roots are divided.

To provide the Japanese anemone with proper care, it is enough to monitor the general condition of the surrounding conditions during its cultivation. So, it is very important that the weed does not take away nutrients from the plants. To do this, regular weeding is performed in the near-trunk circle, and mulching of the root zone is performed to slow down the growth of weeds.

Moisturizing the soil is essential for Japanese anemones. In the spring, watering is carried out weekly only during dry periods. In summer, in the heat, you need to make sure that the roots do not lose too much moisture. It is worthwhile to increase mulching and increase the frequency of watering, adding water little by little. Loosening should be avoided. The superficial root system can be damaged and the plant will die.

Fertilization of Japanese anemone is also not always carried out, in most cases it does without additional feeding. But in general, it would be nice to carry out this procedure 3 times per season:

• add organic matter in the spring;
• in the summer, when buds appear, add mineral fertilizers;
• in early October, fertilize the soil with a nitrogen-free composition or ash.

Anemone pruning in the south is done in the fall in preparation for the winter season. In regions with cold climates, this procedure is performed in the spring. Not too cold-resistant varieties should be carefully mulched with peat with the onset of cold weather.

The main breeding method of the Japanese string is by dividing the roots. It is not recommended to use it too often due to the fact that the plant takes a long time to recover. Once every 5 years, you can dig in the rhizome and separate it, treat all the cuts with charcoal. It is better to plant the resulting material in the spring.

If a transplant is not planned, you can simply separate the lateral shoots that have grown from the mother bush with a shovel, and thus get separate young plants.

Japanese anemone is not a plant species with a weak immune system. However, they are not completely protected from the negative influence of the environment. Autumn anemones suffer from viruses that cause mosaicism, dwarfism, mutations - in this case, the plants must be destroyed.

Among the pests that threaten the Japanese anemone are the whitefly butterfly, whose larvae dry out the shoots, leaving yellow spots and mucous secretions on them.Also, the plant can be attacked by aphids and thrips, leaf nematodes - microscopic worms.

Quite often, the shoots are affected by gray rot - a fungus that spreads through the air. It provokes negative changes in tissues, interferes with photosynthesis, the leaves are covered with a bloom of mycelium. In a similar way, plants are affected by downy mildew. In this case, white spots appear on the top of the leaf plate, and a bloom of spores appears on the bottom.

In the garden or in the country, Japanese anemones are perfectly combined with the surrounding landscape. Even in the climate of the middle zone, they are quite confidently gaining popularity and look very decorative. Autumn anemone can be used in specimen plantings as the main element of the composition. It also goes well with the background in the form of a tree-like landscape group. When planting on flower beds, it is better for a plant to select a company in the form of other perennials.

Japanese anemone is successfully used in the decoration of the site with borders, looks good when placed in the frame of gazebos, fences. Ferns, decorative conifers, large hosts, brightly blooming roses are suitable for her as neighbors.

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