Ranunculaceae · Anemone coronaria
Native to: Mediterranean
This variety was first cultivated in France.
Also known as: Poppy anemone, Florist's anemone, Spanish marigold, Windflower
Cost per seed: $0.45
The jewels of the bulb garden, anemones are hardy corms that perform well in most Australian gardens. Light green heavily dissected leaves and strong stems suitable for cutting, with each corm producing multiple stems. The flowers resemble single poppies and come in a mix of colours including pink, white, purple-blue and red. Low maintenance once established. Suited to mass planting in drifts in borders and beds as well as containers. Excellent cut flower.
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Anemones can be grown as annuals and discarded after flowering, left to naturalise and rebloom next season, or lifted, stored and replanted in autumn. If left to naturalise anemones are short-lived perennials and will need to be replaced after 2-3 years.
To lift corms wait until the foliage turns yellow. Cut the foliage off at ground level, then use a garden fork to lift corms from the soil, taking care not to damage them. Spread the corms on a wire rack in a cool, dry place for 10-14 days to dry them. Then store the corms in a net bag until it is time to replant them in autumn.
Deadhead anemone flowers regularly during the growing season. Using sharp secateurs or snips cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers.
Common Problems: Aphids, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rotten corms, Slugs and snails
A little tip from us is to pick the early flowers, this will encourage a longer blooming season.
Lift and divide corms.
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