Anemone is Japanese, which is also called an anemone, because its petals are swaying from the slightest blow of the wind - a perennial rhizome.
Anemones belong to the family of buttercups and they are distributed, in the majority, in the Northern Hemisphere. Anemones have about 120 different species, which are conventionally divided into spring and autumn, according to the flowering time. Autumn anemones are also called Japanese anemones, since it was from this beautiful country that they appeared.
The virgin has dark green leaves, straight stems and tender flowers. The petals of flowers are thin, reminiscent of their light butterfly wings.
Japanese anemone - varieties
As already mentioned, anemone has many different species and varieties, so we list only the most common.
- Anemone is Hubei . This species is distinguished by sufficiently high stems and flowers of a gentle pink color. The best varieties of this species are Hadspen Abundance, Bowles' Pink.
- Anemone is Hubei Japanese . It differs not particularly high stems and large flowers of dark pink, sometimes almost burgundy color. The best varieties of this species are Pamina, Prinz Heinrich.
- Anemone is a hybrid . This species includes a variety of varieties with different petals - from white to purple-red. The most interesting varieties are Honorine Jobert, Profusion, Konigin Charlotte, September Charm.
Anemone Japanese - planting and care
Growing anemones in Japan is a painstaking business, because the plant is tender enough and needs careful care. But the beauty of the colors of the windswoman is worth the effort spent on growing it.
Planting flowers anemone is produced most often in the spring. Particular attention should be given to the choice of soil, which must be fertile and loose. There must also be good drainage. Anemone Japanese likes good lighting, so it's better to put her in the penumbra, but in no case in the shade.
Cultivation of anemones from seeds is not the most convenient way, since of all sown seeds, at best, only a quarter will arise. And no one wants to waste effort. Therefore, it is better to choose a way of growing anemones from tubers or dividing rhizomes, it already depends on the variety.
Planting anemones by dividing rhizomes is best done in the spring. During this period plants react best to such an operation. When dividing the rhizome, you need to be very careful and attentive, since on each individual "piece" of the plant must necessarily remain the buds of renewal.
With the tubers will have to tinker for a little longer, since they need preparation for landing in the ground. Tubers need to be submerged for several hours in warm water, so that they swell. This will accelerate the process of germination. After this procedure, the tubers are planted in the soil.
Care for anemones is not so complicated. The main thing is watering. Overabundance or lack of water can be detrimental to the condition of the plant, so watering should be given more attention.
Anemones respond very well to the spring mulching of the soil . As fertilizers, it is best to use complex mineral products. Fertilize the Japanese anemone only during the flowering period, and if the soil has already been fertilized before planting, then this procedure can be eliminated altogether.
After the end of the flowering period, the stems of anemones are shortened to the ground, without touching the root leaves, which
Wintering anemones is good enough. For the winter, they can be left in the open, only increasing the amount of mulch and covering plants with tree branches or fir paws. If the winter is too cold, then the anemones will have to be excavated and stored in a dry place until the landing time.
Reproduction of anemones occurs in vegetative division and in seeds. In this case, as already mentioned, the first method is much more convenient.
Japanese anemones are beautiful flowers that will adorn any garden.