Anemone dreaming swan
Anemone Dreaming Swan
The Elizabeth MacGregor-bred Anemone Dreaming Swan, introduced in 2013 is the highlight of our Fife garden at the moment.
When it comes to Japanese Anemones, I have always, in the past praised Honorine Jobert as being the best white available.
I am not saying I have changed my mind regarding this, however, Dreaming Swan does have a lot to offer.
Unlike Honorine Jobert which blooms late Summer/Autumn, – Dreaming Swan flowers from June until October, also at a height of around 2ft it may well be easier to find a place in the border for it.
Although the blooms of Dreaming Swan may not have the pristine perfection of HJ they will appeal to many gardeners.
This is where I stop mentioning HJ and start singing the praises of Dreaming Swan.
I planted three of the Anemone Dreaming Swan in our Fife back garden in mid-June of this year. Flower buds already adorned the sturdy plants and blooming commenced one week later.
Mid August is approaching and the plants have flowered non-stop.
The first flowers to open were single, those opening later are semi double with a slightly ruffled appearance at the petal edges.
Plants come and go in our garden, although I dislike being wasteful, the truth is we don’t always get things right first time round, however Dreaming Swan is here to stay.
Hardiness *** fully hardy in the UK
Blooms *** white flowers with yellow centre and lilac blue bands on the back
Height *** 50/60cm/20/24in
Position *** full sun/part shade
Soil *** grows in all soil types (free draining)
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