The tropical wood anemone is extremely sensitive to frost and can in no way be overwintered outdoors. How to properly prepare it for the cold months, you will learn in our simple instructions.
The wood anemone is a tropical plant and originally comes from America. In warm, humid areas it spreads quickly and strongly, which is why it is considered an invasive plant in Australia, for example.
In this country, cultivated forms of the wild convertible anemone are often used as ornamental plants. The pretty plant is not winter-hardy, so you should take special precautions for it during the cold months.
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Overwintering wild wood anemone: How to make it winterproof
The wood anemone is even one of the most frost-sensitive plants and therefore must be brought in before the first night frost.
The optimal winter quarters for the wood anemone must meet some requirements:
- A temperature of five to ten degrees Celsius is perfect.
- Good air circulation is important for the wood anemone.
- Too strong winter sun should be avoided.
- The best place is a bright place.
For example, a slightly heated conservatory or an unheated greenhouse would be suitable. If you choose the second option, you should protect the plant from too much sun. For this purpose, you can, for example, attach old cardboard to the windows from the inside.
If you don’t have these two options, you can also overwinter the plant in the dark in the cellar. Before that, prune it and cut the crown in half. It is best to cut it into a nice round shape.
Caution: Often, the wood anemone loses many or all of its leaves during the winter. But this is not a cause for concern, because the following year it will sprout again beautifully.
Properly care for convertible anemone in winter
As with most other plants, care in winter is adapted to weather conditions.
You should not fertilize the wood anemone in winter.
- Water sparingly and just enough so that the soil does not dry out completely. Waterlogging in winter can damage the roots.
- Check your plant for pests from time to time. For example, spider mites may appear during warmer winters.
- Preparation for spring
- The wood anemone needs to be slowly acclimated to warmer temperatures again before spring. Place it in a warmer, brighter location starting in late February or early March and slowly increase watering. This way you can be sure that it will sprout again early. But be careful not to put the plant out too early. The last frost must be over in any case.
The wood anemone grows quite fast, so repotting is recommended every two years. If necessary, this should be done in February.
