How to plant Anemone De Caen corms
Find out how to plant florist anemone (Anemone coronaria 'De Caen Group') corms, with the help of this three-step guide.
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With their beautiful blooms, Anemone coronaria 'De Caen Group' are one of the highlights of spring. They are known as florist anemones as they make wonderful cut flowers.
The claw-like corms can be planted in borders, but are ideal grown in large containers. You can enjoy several months of colour by planting the corms at different times – in April for June and July flowers, in June for September flowers, and in September and October for late winter and early spring blooms (they will need some protection over winter - a cold frame is ideal).
Here's how to plant florist anemone corms.
You will need:
- Anemone de Caen corms
- Large pot
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Bucket of water
- Horticultural grit
Step 1:
Soak the corms in tepid water overnight to rehydrate them and encourage root growth.
Step 2:
Plant about 8cm deep in pots or troughs of multipurpose compost. Space the corms 10-15cm apart.
Step 3:
Mulch the surface with horticultural grit to stop weeds sprouting and to discourage mice and squirrels.