Anemome

Type / Variety

• St Brigid
  • The Governor – Scarlet
  • The Admiral – Lilac
  • Lord Lieutenant – Blue
• De Caen
  • His Excellency – Scarlet
  • Sylphide – Lilac
  • The Bride - white
• Blanda
  • Blue, Pink, White

Cultural Requirements

• Sunny
• Well drained, moderately rich soil
• Improve soils with Organic Compost
• Bulb food or general garden fertiliser should be added when preparing soil
• Liquid fertiliser such as Yates Thrive or Nitrosol should be applied as growth appears, and when coming into flower
• Plant tubers 15-30cm apart, 5cm deep
• Can be grown in pots, containers – use Potting Mix or a Tub and Barrel Mix
• Plant Feb, March, April to ensure succession of blooms over several months

Pests & Diseases

• Rust
• Damping off
• Soil fungus diseases –rots

Pest & Disease Control

• Rust – Greenguard, Shield,
• Damping off / Rot – Do not overwater, make sure soil is free draining, use Greenguard