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Novice23Novice23 Posts: 182
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I have a couple of Anenomes that I want to plant, but wondering if, as the ground is so waterlogged I would be better keeping them overwinter and planting next spring.  Any advice is very welcome. 
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  • Novice23Novice23 Posts: 182
    Checked out the ground where I want to plant them and it was not as soggy as I expected.  In fact quite good for the weather we have had, and it is fairly free draining.  Anyway too a chance and planted them yesterday, along with some bulbs around them. Given the rain today, they are definitely well watered in....

    Fingers crossed for next year. 

    Thanks for you help
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,199
    Are they Japanese anemones @Novice23?
    That's why philippa is asking - they aren't all the same types, and some require quite differing treatment and siting  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Novice23Novice23 Posts: 182
    Yes I think so, summer flowering.  Bought from Great Dixter where they were in the long border.  Beautiful in place there, hope I have not killed them just yet!! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,199
    I'd expect those are indeed Jap. anems. They probably flower a wee bit earlier down there. Mine are still going. Very tolerant of abuse and neglect, which is why I like them  ;)

    They're very good in a mixed border - height and flower when often other things are finished.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LynLyn Posts: 21,978
    They do seem to thrive on any conditions, I have a particular white one, the ones in the sun are long over but the same one in the deep shade is still flowering. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,199
    Same here @Lyn, and of course, the whites are perfect for shady spots  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • IamweedyIamweedy Posts: 1,364
    Anenomes do not grow at all well in my garden. It has a very dusty soil even with trying my best. It would  be better not to try they look so awful.



    'You must have some bread with it me duck!'

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,199
    It's the old adage - right plant, right place @Iamweedy :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Novice23Novice23 Posts: 182
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts.  Mine seem to have survived the first few days, although I think I will deadhead them.  I am delighted that they seem to thrive on a bit of neglect, most of my garden has to fend for itself so these should be OK.  And my soil is clay, heavy but over time I have added a bit of everything to lighten it, so they are in an area that drains OKish....   So hopefully they will look great next year.  I have a white and a pink Prinz Henrich (I think that is the right name).
    It is great to hear what you all think, and is so helpful. 



  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,199
    Definitely Jap anems @Novice23 :)

    They'll be fine in that soil too.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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