More about the plant below:
Greek Anemone (Anemone blanda)
category : bulbous
position : sun, partial shade
height : 10-20 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable, sandy, gravel
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : blue, white, purple, pink
shape : raised, tufted
period flowering : March-April
seeding : autumn, early spring
reproduction:daughter tubers, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : discounts, balconies, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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The Greek anemone has been botanically propagated since 1898 . Depending on the weather conditions, its flowers may appear in March or April at the latest.
Development of the Greek Anemone
Anemones grow to a height of 10 to 20 centimeters, their natural color is violet-blue.As a result of breeding work, varieties with blue flowers' Blue Shades', pink 'Charmer' and ' Pink Star ', red' Radar 'as well as white ones' White Splendor', 'Bridesmaide'.
Greek anemone - position
In their homeland, the Balkan Peninsula, Turkey and the Caucasus, anemone grows in deciduous and coniferous forests, where it grows in moist, humus ground.Grows successfully in partial shade in the garden.In pot growing, it is best taken in a mixture of sand and a mixture of fresh soil for flowers.
Greek anemone care
In order for the plants to take root before the onset of winter, they should be planted in September, October at the latest, to a depth of 5 centimeters, every 10-12 centimeters. In one square meter, we can store from 80 to 100 bulbs.Before planting, we keep them in a water bath for 24 hours so that they soften and thus root faster.
Application of the Greek anemone
Anemones look impressive when grown in a cluster. Many examples prove that they create a very successful planting with blue flowering hepatica and Kashmiri Kashmiri flowers.Anemones look great in pot plantings.
Tip
The Greek Anemone is suitable as a cut flower. It is known for its endurance, therefore it is an irreplaceable vase plant.
