
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