Anemone (Japanese Anemone)
Superb perennial for late summer and autumn color. Plants grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Plant in mass near the back of the border for spectacular fall color.
| Growing Temperature: | 60-65° F days
50-60° F nights |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-6.2 |
| Fertility: | relatively high nutrition levels |
| Pests and Diseases: | Aphids, thrips, whiteflies
Botrytis, colletotichum, downy mildew, pythium, and rhizoctonia |
| Potting and Timing: | |
| Moisture: | Do not allow plants to dry out, Anemone prefer to have consistent moisture levels. |
| Planting Level: | Place plug level with soil. Plant roots just below soil surface. |
| PGRs/Pinching: | Not generally needed. Remove early blooms. |
| Lighting: | Long days required to bloom. |