I cannot believe we are almost at the end of Anemone & Ranunculus season. As soon as the temps reach mid 20's for more than a few days, they go dormant. For us here in Western Cape that is usually by mid October. You might get a few more flowers after this time but they will be scarce. What to do with the corms in the ground? Italian Ranunculus usually multiplies under the ground and after the plant has died back and turned yellow-brown, it's time to dig the corms up, and safe them in a brown ba

The Japanese anemone has become the largest plant in my garden. As you can see, it flourishes in several areas throughout my outdoor space. Every August its stunning pink blooms are my absolute delight. Video by @daniel_a_nolan #stylecrone #floraltop from my trip to Italy years ago, #fabrichat #beadedhat #vintageearrings #anemone #styleover80 #ageismisneverinstyle #advancedstyle #vintagebracelets | Style Crone

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

Did you know that in a group of clownfish – also known as anemone fish (Amphiprioninae) – there's a strict dominance hierarchy? The largest and most aggressive female is found at the top. Anemone fish are protandrous sequential hermaphrodites, meaning they are all born males and become females when they mature. If the female anemone fish is removed from the group, such as by death, one of the largest and most dominant males becomes a female. The remaining males move up a rank in the hierarchy! D