Re: Anemones??

Hello Cindy,
    I try to stay on the conservative side when giving Zones. Both of the Anemones
are dormant come winter and that helps. however, A. japonica hybrids are active
right up until they are killed back by hard frost. A. nemorosa goes dormant around
July here and benefits from a somewhat moist mulch. A. japonicas do not want a
mulch over the crown during winter... they resent excessive winter moisture. You
say you have one already, so looks like you know how to handle them in the garden
for success. The japanese hybrid anemones get around two feet when in bloom,
perhaps a bit more if grown well. your soil as described should be perfect for
them. I would see that these receive a protected spot in your area. if you have
success and report back I will mention it in the next catalog.
    Since pink is a dominate color among these anemones, I could not hazard a
guess on the exact one you have. Lots of satin pinks out there. If you like it,
then perhaps Cindy's Satin Pink?
    Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Cindy Johnson <Cidjohnson@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: [SG] Anemones??


> In a message dated 2/5/00 8:32:43 AM Central Standard Time,
> genebush@OTHERSIDE.COM writes:
>
> <<   This is like asking which of my sons I like best..... >>
>
> LOL, thanks for your opinions though, and also for the reply about my
> Primulas.... at least I can enter something into my spread sheet for them.  I
> see that you list the anemones as zone 5.   Is that a conservative number?
> Our yard is fairly protected from winds, so I feel it's worth trying any zone
> 5 plants, even though we're on the north side of zone 4.  I'll give A.
> nemorosa 'Vestal' a try for sure.  How tall does A. hubehensis var. japonica
> 'Whirlwind'  get?  (what a mouthful).  Do they all like a rich, humisy soil?
> How about for moisture level..(I see that 'Pamina' likes well-drained.)
>
> I was told that the anemone I bought at the garden club sale was probably a
> Japanese anemone.....if it's on older one, can you hazard a guess as to which
> species it might be? or are all Japanese anemones A. hupehensis var. japonica
> of some sort?  If I remember right, the flower buds are a real pretty satiny
> silver color that open to a pale pink in the fall.
>
> I can "smell" SPRING just around the corner!
> Cindy Johnson
> White Bear Lake, MN
> zone 4a
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