Japanese Anemones
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Japanese Anemones
- From: P* T*
- Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 18:13:43 -0600
Does anyone grow Japanese Anemones? I have ordered some Anemone tomentosa,
Robustissima. I plan to use them as a backdrop to a bed that has mostly
Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, and Species lilies, to provide some interest
after the Orientals stop blooming. The bed follows a gentle slope to the
south, and the back of the bed is due West with a row of Arborvitae to
provide some protection from Westerly winds. Even though the hardiness
rating for these anemones is Zone 5 and I am in Zone 4, they are said to be
the hardiest type, and I hope to keep them happy over the winters with a
little extra TLC (like good drainage and mulch). Does anyone have
suggestions for growing them in borderline zones or just culture tips in
general? Also, does anyone have any favorite varieties, especially if they
might be successfully grown in zone 4? I just love the way these plants look
(in pictures-I've never seen a real one!)...especially the tall ones.
Patty
Zone 4 MN...where the ice dams are melting, the gardening juices are
flowing, and it's supposed to hit FORTY on Sunday!
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