Grow Great Anemone in Your Flower Garden
The anemone is a perennial that grows best in temperature zones 3 to 9. It can vary in height from 4 inches to 5 feet, depending on the species. It will also spread 18 to 24 inches. The shape of the plant will also vary among species. Anemone flowers can be white, pink, red, purple, or blue with yellow centers. The foliage is a deep green in color. Flowers on this plant will appear in spring, summer, or fall depending on the variety you choose to cultivate. Be sure to plant them in an area that will get partial shade to full sun. The soil needs to be fertile but well drain for anemone to flourish.
One of the best things about the anemone is that you can find varieties that will flower throughout the entire growing season. So, if you are careful and plan well, you can have a variety of colorful blooms for several months. The flowers are fragile in appearance and have five-petals. The centers of the flowers are bright yellow and fuzzy.
This perennial is versatile and can be used in several types of plantings. It can be used in mass plantings, in combination with spring bulbs, under shrubs, or as a ground cover. It all depends on how you want to use them and what variety you are planning to cultivate.
One of the most attractive varieties of anemone is the Japanese anemone. It blooms in the fall and has single or double flowers on stems that grow 3 to 5 feet tall. Plant these behind bleeding hearts or other types of early bloomers. When the anemone is not in bloom, the beautiful green foliage will make a wonderful backdrop for the blooms of the other plants in the flower bed. It will also fill in the space when there are no blooms on any of the plants.
The spring blooming anemone varieties can be divided after they flower. This will help them increase and give you more lovely blooms. The summer and fall bloomers should be divided in the spring.
If you have small children or pets you may want to plant anemones where they are difficult to get to. All varieties of this plant are poisonous. So, to avoid accidents, plan accordingly if there is any chance someone might have a chance of getting these into their mouths.
Anemones are a beautiful addition to any perennial planting. They come in a wide variety of bloom colors and times. Hopefully, these tips will help you grow an abundance of lovely anemone for you and your family to enjoy.
Published by Cheryl Dennett
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