Anemone 'Dreaming Swan'
(Windflower 'Dreaming Swan')
Family - Ranunculaceae
Category - Perennial
Discovered By - Bred by Elizabeth MacGregor, nurserywoman and plantswoman.
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 60cm
Width - 50cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a bushy, upright habit. Mid to dark green leaves are trifoliate with lobed and toothed margins. Large semi-double, saucer-shaped flowers with ruffled petals are snow-white with violet-purple backs. At the centre of each Bloom is a green disc surrounded by a crown of golden stamens. The flowers are held in small clusters and are produced on dark, upright stems from early summer through mid-autumn. The Blooms are attractive to pollinating insects and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Semi-double, saucer-shaped flowers have snow-white, ruffled petals with violet-purple backs. At the centre of each bloom is a green disc surrounded by a crown of golden stamens. The flowers are held in small clusters and are produced from June through October (though flowering may stop briefly in late summer).
Flower colour: White, violet
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are trifoliate with lobed and Dentate margins The leaves are mostly held at the base of the plant but some are held in whorls below the flowers.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Trifoliate with lobed leaflets
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.