You can plant anemone bulbs directly into patio containers or borders with free draining soil at this time of year. Many types are not fully hardy, but there’s little risk of a hard frost now in most places. When planted in spring, Anemones flower in summer! Soak them in water for 3-12 hours, then plant 2-3cm deep and water the soil afterwards. Some varieties have small bulbs which have a pointed end, the pointed end should face downwards or you can plant the bulbs on their sides. Some varieties

It’s time to start planting Anemones! Some types of Anemone grow from knobbly looking bulbs and some types grow from bulbs which have a pointed end. Whichever type you get, plant them the same way - shallowly (around 3cm deep) and in a sheltered position with free draining soil. The irregular/knobbly looking bulbs can be planted any way up - it’s not easy to tell which is the top but they tend to find their own way. We recommend planting them on their sides. The bulbs with a pointed end should b