Anemonopsis macrophylla 'White Swan'
false anenome 'White Swan'
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves divided into two or three, ovate or diamond-shaped, toothed, sometimes lobed leaflets. Racemes of nodding white flowers bloom in mid- to late summer.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Anemonopsis are elegant, clump-forming, woodland perennials with ternate leaves and loose sprays of nodding flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in cool, moist, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. Ideal for woodland conditions.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Generally not required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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