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Herbaceous Perennial

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 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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