The crowned anemone (Anemone coronaria) is one of the most decorative varieties of the anemone. The large flowers are reminiscent of poppies and are therefore very popular as spring flowers. The anemone coronaria is not hardy and must therefore be overwintered frost-free.

Overwinter anemone coronaria properly

In its homeland, the crown anemone is hardy and can be grown in the flower bed for several years. It's too cold here in winter. The tubers would also freeze to death in a sheltered place.

Overwintering the tubers indoors is also recommended because the bulbs leach more and more over the years and produce fewer flowers.

  • Dig up tubers in October at the latest
  • Remove yellowed leaves
  • Store in a cool, dark and dry place
  • Plant tubers at the end of March / beginning of April
  • Cut faded flowers
  • Do not cut leaves

Get out of the ground before frost

Unlike the flowers, you must not cut the leaves of the anemone coronaria. The plant gets its strength from the foliage.

It also makes it easier for you to see where your crown anemones are growing and where to dig up the bulbs.

You should get the tubers out of the ground by the end of October at the latest. Using a digging fork, prick generously around the plant remains and dig out the bulbs.

Cut foliage and let onions dry

Before the tubers go into winter quarters, cut off the yellowed remains of leaves and remove all remains of soil.

Allow the onions to dry thoroughly to protect them from rot.

Store tubers properly

In order to store the bulbs of the crown anemone properly, you need a dark and cool place, which must be frost-free. The place must not be too damp, as the onions will then rot.

The tubers can also be overwintered very well in dry sand or dried peat.

Before you plant the tubers of the anemone coronaria back into the ground in spring, water them for a day. The anemone will then sprout more quickly.

tips and tricks

Pre-planted specimens of the anemone coronaria in a pot are among the most popular spring bloomers from the garden trade. Like primroses, these plants do not tolerate frost. You should only set up a preferred crown anemone indoors.

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