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Planting Anemones and Ranunculus
« on: April 03, 2009, 01:46:50 PM »
I bought some packets of Anemone bulbs and I'm not sure how they should be planted  :-\ :-[ :-[

Some varieties are rounded.

However one packet is full of what looks like hard coated little dead crabs.
The instructions on packet says plant them pointed side up.
Some have a single "point" emerging from what I would expect to be where growth would come from, the other side has a number of stiff "crab like claws"
So, I did what is wisest for a man when in doubt - I asked my wife  ;D

Q: Pointed side up. Which side is the pointed side.
Answer: The claws.
I have to say I agree, but I think they should be planted down.

So, over to the panel of experts.
Claws up, or claws down?

I dont have the packet here, but I'll give the exact details later this evening.

« Last Edit: April 04, 2009, 02:07:49 PM by ideasguy »

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Re: Planting Anemones
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 02:33:00 PM »
Can't help you on this particular problem George.  :(

The only Anemones Kathy has planted are ones that look like dried raisins, and had to be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting.

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Re: Planting Anemones
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 03:10:46 PM »
Yes, the others look like those dried raisins.
Not sure how to plant those either!
That was to be my next question!

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Re: Planting Anemones
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 03:24:26 PM »
Kathy found that once they had soaked overnight it then became more obvious which was the right way up - pointy bit upwards.

She then planted them as for any normal bulb - to a depth of no more than 3 times the length of the bulb.

Kathy offers a further tip - make sure you mark where you've planted them because if you don't, and you forget, they'll come up all over the place and surprise you.  ;D

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Re: Planting Anemones
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 03:49:48 PM »
Thanks for the tips Laurie and Kathy.

I have to say, the Anemones are a very interesting Genus, and I love them all!



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Re: Planting Anemones
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 05:42:30 PM »
If in doubt,  plant them on their sides! I do that with a lot of bulbs, especially Arisaemas.

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Re: Planting Anemones and Ranunculus
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2009, 02:12:36 PM »
Thanks Eric. Ive had to do that before!

Ive just lifted the box with the bulbs tht look like wizened crabs as described above.
Guess what? They are Ranunculus    :o :-[ :-[ :-[
Rather than upset the replies to my original question, Ive modified the Topic subject to Anemones AND Ranunculus   ;)

So start again folk. Any tips on what way up for the Ranunculus?
Claws up, or claws down.

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Re: Planting Anemones and Ranunculus
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 12:18:19 AM »
And the answer is:
Claws down
I planted them in pots and when they started to sprout I took this photo:
(The one on the right hasnt started to spout yet, but it looks like it will)



The claws were hard and dried up looking when I planted them. Now they have expanded with the moisture. The claws must be something similar in purpose to Dahlia tubers. What do you think?
« Last Edit: May 12, 2009, 12:22:15 AM by ideasguy »