Anemone Elfin Swan ('Macane017'PBR)
windflower 'Elfin Swan'
Compact branching perennial about 45-50cm tall, with mid-green toothed leaves divided into three lobes. Masses of single white flowers with a blue reverse and a golden yellow centre are held above sturdy upright stems, from summer to autumn
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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, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause mild irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Mulch in spring and late autumn in cold areas. See anemone cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division or root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back flowering stems when flowers have faded
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf eelworms and damage from caterpillars and slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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