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 Anemone
Anemones are one of our best-loved woodland plants, from the small and
inconspicuous spring flowering wood anemone to the larger autumn
flowering Japanese anemone the range is truly diverse and certain to
meet your needs. The selection includes plants that come in a range of
colors , from white to sapphire, and grow in various spots in the
garden, including containers.
How to grow
Anemones
are easy to grow plants that have slightly different growing habits
depending on the particular species. When you receive your plants ensure they are watered and plant in to
their final positions as soon as possible. If you cannot plant
immediately, keep plants moist and cool and position them in a bright
space away from direct sunlight.
Position
As
woodland plants most Anemones enjoy a site in part shade below other
plants although others do enjoy a sunnier site. Please refer to the
needs of your individual plant. Taller species may require plant supports or stakes to
stop them from bending or snapping.
Soil
Soil
should be well-drained, fertile and moisture retentive. To achieve this
dig the soil over prior to planting and add plenty of organic matter,
well-rotted garden compost or multi-purpose compost will
be sufficient. This will help to open the soil structure, improve
drainage and hold on to essential moisture.
Care
Anemones
require little care when established, however, following initial
planting they will require regular watering and feeding. Ensure plants do not dry
out and water accordingly. Apply fertilizer throughout the growing
season and you may also wish to add a liquid seaweed feed for
added vigor . Remove faded blooms and add to the compost bin. This will focus the
plants energy away from seed production and increase plant health.
Top
Tip
An annual mulch with a layer of leaf mould or fallen
leaves will help to protect your Anemones and conserve water.
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Anemone
Anemone Blanda Mixed Windflower - Daisy-like flowers stretch out their petals to form a carpet of dazzling color. These low-growing Anemones are extremely free-flowering, creating a great profusion of charming blue, pink and white flowers for many weeks. With lush, fern-like foliage, they're great for planting beneath Daffodils and Tulips, shrubs and trees. Also suitable for naturalizing in the lawn for a breathtaking effect. Flower size 1 to 2 inches. Bulb size: 5+ cm in circumference.
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Anemone Coronaria Lord Lieutenant A beautiful double poppy anemone with iridescent, deep-blue flowers that make a great addition to any garden border. Anemone Coronaria Lord Lieutenant is a free flowering variety, so you can also fill a few vases. Height: 20-30cm (8-12 inches).
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Anemone Jerusalem Mixed A real must-have for your cut flower bed! Up to 10 florist-quality, poppy-like blooms are produced on long stems from each corm. Originating from the heart of Israel, these vividly colored flowers are very expensive to buy, but Anemone Jerusalem Mixed is easy to grow and ideal for creating a stunning spring or early summer display in your garden - and your vases!
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Anemone Nemorosa Anemone Nemorosa is a vigorous, low growing perennial with cool white flowers. One of the earliest to flower.
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Carpenteria Fabulously fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white, anemone-like flowers in June and July and lustrous, dark green leaves. This summer-flowering, evergreen shrub looks marvelous grown against a sheltered, south or west-facing wall, protected from cold, drying winds. It's upright then slightly spreading form is perfect for training into a fan-shape.
Garden care: After pruning lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
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Hadspen Abundance As the name suggests, Hadspen Abundance is very free-flowering and keeps on producing masses of cup-shaped, deep pink, semi-double flowers with reddish-pink outer petals from July through to September. A fabulous plant for adding late summer color to the garden, this anemone will also grow in sun or shade. The leaves are semi-evergreen and deeply cut and bring interesting texture to a herbaceous border. It is clump-forming and looks good with most late-flowering plants, especially if it is allowed to spread gently among perennials and shrubs.
Garden care: Cut back the stalks after after the flowers have faded, and tidy up old dead leaves in March, then mulch well. Avoid moving the plant since it resents disturbance. Where necessary lift and divide congested clumps in autumn or early spring.
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Hepatica Mixed Enjoy this oriental beauty close up in patio pots or plant them in their natural environment beneath trees and shrubs. They're easy to grow in any position, sun or shade, sand or clay!
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Japanese Anemone A fabulous plant for bringing color to the garden in late summer and autumn, this anemone has masses of large, rosy pink, cup-shaped flowers on tall, wiry stems from July to September. One of the most reliable and free-flowering of the Japanese anemones, these have distinctive purple-tinted stems and outer petals, which contrast beautifully with the pale pink inner petals. The leaves are pretty, too vine-like, dark green, and semi-evergreen. They are perfect for areas of partial shade towards the back of a moist herbaceous or mixed border.
Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Tidy up old dead leaves in March. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Avoid moving the plant since it resents disturbance. Where necessary lift and divide congested clumps in early spring.
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Japanese Anemone Syn Queen Charlotte  A fabulous plant for bringing color to the garden in late summer and autumn, this anemone has masses of large, rich pink, cup shaped flowers on tall, wiry stems from August to October. The leaves are pretty, too - vine-like, dark green, and semi-evergreen. These award-winning, semi-double, Japanese anemones are perfect for areas of partial shade towards the back of a moist herbaceous or mixed border. One of our recommended plants, if left undisturbed they will soon spread to form majestic clumps.
Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Tidy up old dead leaves in March. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Avoid moving the plant since it resents disturbance. Where necessary lift and divide congested clumps in early spring.
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Snowdrop Anemone A lovely little anemone which forms a mound of deeply cut foliage, topped with nodding white flowers with yellow centers in late spring. The plant gets its common name from the way the flower buds emerge on bent stems, so they hang like snowdrops. Then they straighten up and face outwards as the flowers start to open. The petals catch the breeze, making them look a little like butterflies, and they will grow to form open cup shapes up to 7cm across. They are scented and are good for cutting, but if you leave them on, they will be followed by white woolly seedheads. Find the right spot for them and they will naturalize and spread into large clumps.
Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Cut back to just above ground level if they start to look messy and they will quickly rejuvenate. Where necessary lift and divide congested clumps in early spring.
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Wood Anemone This is a wonderful plant that produces cheerful, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue and purple in March and April. These are perfect plants for naturalizing in a mixed border around the base of deciduous shrubs, or adding spring color to the edge of a woodland garden. For maximum impact, plant in bold drifts in September or October, and if happy, they should spread quite quickly.Garden care
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