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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Garden news

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With the addition of trellis which I have just added, the transformation pleases me.

Three trees have been planted, the first one below is Prunus Kanzan.

Trees in a small garden require consideration regarding shading neighbouring gardens.

Although the trees which we have settled for are by no means the shortest, I will maintain their height by pruning each year. 

When I am no longer here! – –  well, someone else can worry about that.

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The Rowan Joseph Rock with its yellow berries is one of our favourites. This one below has a lot of growing to do.

We have always had Bamboo in our gardens,  Phyllostachys aurea is a first for us, already, its my favourite.

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