After a few years, hardy anemone perennials will reach considerable sizes if grown in one place for a long time. So that the plants do not get too big, they should be divided in spring or autumn. In this way you can propagate the perennials and rejuvenate old plants.

Propagating anemones by division

The best times for dividing anemone perennials are autumn and spring.

However, if you divide the perennials in autumn, you must overwinter the newly formed anemones indoors or in the garage in a frost-free place. The plants cannot establish enough roots to withstand the cold before the onset of winter. This also applies to actually hardy anemones.

Anemones divided in spring can be planted immediately in the new location. The prerequisite is that it is no longer freezing and the ground is already slightly warm. Dig a large enough hole and insert the root pieces. Then carefully step on the soil and water the anemone.

Divide perennials - that's how it works!

Poke the ground as deep as possible around the perennial with a digging fork and loosen the roots. Then lift the plant and carefully pull it out of the ground. Be careful to damage the long taproots as little as possible.

Use the spade to divide the perennial by pricking the root into pieces. At least four to five eyes must remain on each section.

The sections are placed either in sufficiently large pots in autumn or in the desired location in spring.

More flowers through rejuvenated perennials

By dividing the anemone, you not only ensure a supply of new perennials. The reduced anemones also have more vigor to develop many beautiful flowers.

Other methods of propagating anemone perennials

  • Grow anemone from seed
  • Cut branches as cuttings
  • Use root cuttings
  • Cut off ground runners

tips and tricks

If the anemone perennial grows in a very favorable location, you can replant a section in the same place. In its usual place, the anemone will quickly grow and produce many flowers.

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