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Sad Japanese anemone

Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
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I was given a lovely Japanese anemone about a month ago and I planted it in a new border with some other plants, seedlings and shrubs. While the others are seemingly looking well the anemone looks a bit sad with some dry brown leaves at the base. Can anyone tell me what I can do to help it out and let it feel happier in its new position? Should I dig it out and maybe replant it with some microrisal funghi to give the roots a boost? They are not cheap plants so don't want to loose it, I was hoping it will eventually establish so I can divide it in a few years to add to other areas in the garden. 

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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I found that they do sulk for a while when they’ve been transplanted,  a month isn’t long, it needs to establish its roots before it will grow a good top.  
    i definitely wouldn’t dig it up again.  And I would put ant feed down at this time of the year. Feed in Spring if you feel you must, I have never fed mine, just fed compost onto the soil. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    I agree with Lyn. Don’t be alarmed with the wilting or brown leaves. No plant looks perfect all of the time. Just keep it watered and it may still curl up and get worse, but it’s a young plant settling in and very unlikely to be anything worrying. Come next year, they will re-appear with new leaves.
  • Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
    Thanks for the advice, will they dieback completely like a aquilegia does? Can I plant other things in the same spot to come up before these start to flower? Or is it best just to let it have it's own space?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They do die down completely, but work well with bulbs - I have daffs, snowdrops and crocus around mine.  :)
    My Jap anems have been poor this year, as they're in beds which never normally dry out, but the long dry spell has meant they've suffered a bit. I also find young, transplanted bits take a little while to settle too - as Lyn has said. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    My experience with Japanese anemones is that I plant them and they die. Occasionally they linger on for a year or two, refusing to flower ... and then die. I’m not offering any advice on this!
    Rutland, England
  • sabeehasabeeha Posts: 344
    It was particularly hot and dry about a month ago...If they don't seem to flourish after some time, maybe think about where they are?

    My understanding through reading a lot of the threads on here (and after asking advice on some in my garden!) is that they are low maintenance plants which will thrive in shady areas with very little encouragement - and tend to flourish in the right conditions.  

    Mine must like where they are as they have grown up through the surrounding pavers too!  :#
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