Japanese anemone is an autumn flower from the genus Anemones, belongs to the family of Ranunculaceae. The homeland of this plant is considered to be East Asia and China, however, it was cultivated into a varietal genus only in Japan in the 7th century. It is distinguished by the extraordinary beauty and tenderness of inflorescences with minimal care during growth.
Japanese Anemone is a perennial herbaceous flower, with large inflorescences and dense bright grass instead of leaves. The flowering period begins in July and August. It is popularly known as "backache" or "anemone". However, such names usually characterize wild inflorescences. There are more than a hundred different types of Japanese anemones in the world, however, the only thing that unites all the plants of this species is grass of a deep dark green color.
Plant features
In anemones, some varietal flowers have a slightly bluish tint. The root structure is well developed.
Important! Varietal representatives of anemones grow to a height of 80 centimeters, there are species much lower, they are more reminiscent of bush.
Flowers growing in a natural environment have solid colors, a small number of flowers are located on the stem. Garden varieties have more diverse shades, more vibrant and terry.
The plant can be easily used to create vibrant flower arrangements. Experienced designers using anemones try to diversify landscape design. Small enough bushes are ideal as a frame for trees or borders. They blend perfectly with the following colors:
- bush roses;
- primrose
- asters
- peonies.
Note! The flower perfectly complements the view near ponds, in the park area, and also blends perfectly with stones and moss vegetation.
Most gardeners prefer this flower because of its unpretentiousness. However, there are a number of nuances that need to be considered when landing:
- for Japanese anemones, outdoor planting and care are distinguished by the fact that the variety feels great both in a sunny place and in dark areas. Features of the climate must be considered when landing. So for heat-loving places, landing on dark sections of soil is quite possible, and in areas of the middle and western stripes, as well as Siberia, it is better to choose sunny places;
- varietal flowers require a well-fertilized soil, with a rich set of trace elements;
- The ideal landing time is the end of April. Before planting, you must make sure that the soil is sufficiently warmed, fertilized and well loosened;
- the rhizome must be planted in the earth no more than 5 centimeters;
- to grow plants with abundant color you will need moderate daily watering and timely top dressing.
Important! It is necessary to transplant the plant after 5-6 years. Loosening the soil after planting is not recommended.
Gray rot
How to cover anemone for the winter
Despite the fact that the Japanese anemone belongs to unpretentious plants, it is better not to leave it without proper care for the winter in the regions of Russia. Like all decorative varieties of flowers, it must be carefully covered during snow and frost. If in winter the soil freezes too much, it is better to dig a perennial plant. As a material for creating insulation go:
- dry sawdust;
- dried foliage;
- peat coatings.
Dangerous diseases and plant pests
Failure to follow proper care or excessive watering can result in dangerous diseases. Their description is presented below:
- sclerotinosis is a dangerous disease that causes rotting of the root;
- Anthracnose is a severe fungal disease that affects the stems of a flower, delaying its growth and development;
- Powdery mildew is the main enemy of all gardeners and prevents the care of anemone.
- in cold weather and abundant humidity, gray rot begins to develop in the stalk of the stalk, sucking the juice from the anemone;
- one of the tropical diseases - leaf miner is also able to destroy anemone;
- yellow spots with large wormholes on the leaves indicate the appearance of a nematode.
Autumn Japanese anemone and species features
Autumn is characterized by the grayness of colors, but experienced gardeners know what flowers to plant for the brightness of the garden. Among anemones, the most valuable is the autumn variety. These colors have a special charm and appeal. Among the autumn varieties, the most popular are distinguished:
- Japanese
- Hubei;
- Hybrid.
Note! Japanese anemone is tall and saturated with dark green foliage.
Autumn varieties stand out among other artisanal inflorescences with the richness of their flowers. In addition, it does not require special conditions, and the autumn look is cold-resistant and prefers rather loose sandy soil. Among the most popular types:
- Queen Charlotte
- Prince Henry
- September charm.
Hubei anemone. Grade Features
Hubei anemone is tall. Its growth reaches 80-85 cm. The size of the Japanese anemone inflorescences reaches only 3-6 cm. The inflorescences are much smaller than in the previous variety and the color of the leaves differs in a brighter direction. The variety is best suited for decorating personal plots.
Anemone is Japanese. View of Pamina
Anemone Pamina is otherwise called terry. She is a typical representative of a kind. It is resistant to cold and has bright pink inflorescences. It blooms in early spring and can bloom until late autumn. The bush is able to grow up to 700 meters. This variety is especially popular in Russia, due to its cold resistance. You can propagate in a vegetative way. However, most nerds are not advised to resort to this method. It is much easier to buy an already sprouted flower grown in a special greenhouse. Hardest to grow fruit from tubers. In most cases, they simply rot, and before they grow. For the growing procedure requires special materials, greenhouses, irrigation systems. Therefore, the removal of new plants is quite costly. Much easier to buy a flower in the store. The place of planting should be selected in advance, since the anemone quickly adapts to the place, and repeated removal from the ground can be accompanied by illness and the death of a varietal flower.
Anemone Japanese Pomin
Anemone Pritti Lady Julia
Anemone Japanese Pretti Lady Julia is one of the new varieties. It went on sale only at the beginning of 2018. The idea struck Botanikov to develop a variety that would suit the conditions of a cold autumn climate. Features of Lady Julia Anemones:
- inflorescences appear in the period from August to October;
- ideal place for growth - slightly darkened side;
- the flower is resistant to frost;
- it is accepted to sow one seed at a time. The shrub grows to an oval shape. Has dark green foliage and pink terry inflorescences;
- loves soil rich in minerals and trace elements. Before planting, it is necessary to thoroughly loosen the soil;
- varietal flowers perfectly tolerate diseases, with proper care they are not able to wither in the heat and grow well in the rainy season.
Thus, varietal anemone flowers are unpretentious, requiring minimal care. However, before buying, you need to carefully study questions regarding the care and characteristics of planting plants in open ground. Different varieties have different maximum growth heights.
