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Anemone looks sad

jillwoodhead72jillwoodhead72 Posts: 22
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I have grown an anenome inside until a small plant and put it outside just recently since then it hasn't grown at all just remains small and no signs of buds or new leaves..its in a fairly heavy soil ..could that be the problem or not enough sun?

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  • WibbleWibble Posts: 89
    It may still be a bit small to thrive outside, especially with the cold weather lately, and in heavy soil which will still be quite cold (I’m on clay too). I’ve sometimes planted out a few things with a bit too much enthusiasm and ended up repotting them to grow on a bit longer.
  • jillwoodhead72jillwoodhead72 Posts: 22
    Yes maybe I will wait a bit until some sun ..can't be long now surely! Its not dead its just not growing!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    What kind of anemone? Some will grow happily in any soil, but some need good drainage. 
    They're all totally hardy anyway, but if you're planting out something very small, it will be vulnerable regardless of weather and temps. It would be better to grow it on for a while until it's a more established, sturdier plant.  
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • jillwoodhead72jillwoodhead72 Posts: 22
    I'm not sure I've lost the  plastic tag that was in it..its small..I did start it off indoors but it never got any bigger so I transferred it to outside  thinking it would do better but it's not..it's not dead but my soil is heavy clay type soil..I did dig in some well rotted compost but maybe  not enough!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's just that there are different types  :)
    If you have a photo, that would help, but it may simply be far too small and vulnerable to cope with being outside after being grown in very protected conditions. In many areas, it's been a later spring, but even in normal years, it would probably have been too immature to cope. Small plants need growing on until they have a decent enough root system to cope with outdoor conditions. 
    Depending on the type, it may well recover when conditions improve. Japanese anemones for example, can sit for a long while before getting going properly  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • jillwoodhead72jillwoodhead72 Posts: 22
    I think it may be a Japanese one come to think of it!
    I won't move it yet then..wait till we get a summer....if we get one!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They can sulk for a while if moved, but on the plus side, if it's a J. anem, it'll be tough as old boots. Assuming it isn't one of the fussier types like Wild Swan. They're more hit and miss.

    They're late summer/autumn flowering plants anyway, so it won't be doing much just now  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • jillwoodhead72jillwoodhead72 Posts: 22
    Ah ok thanks for the advice..I'm new to gardening I'm getting quite discouraged but I think they will all come when we get some warmer weather 😏 thanks for answering 😊
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