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windflower 'Elfin Swan'

Anemone Elfin Swan ('Macane017'^PBR)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Anemone
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with toothed, palmate, dark fresh green leaves and erect graceful branching stems. Numerous icy white, lilac-blue backed, semi-double cupshaped nodding flowers with yellow centres appear from early summer to early autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in mass planting in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or shady woodland settings. Spreads rapidly once established. Dislikes being moved and winter wet.

Pruning

May require staking in late summer. Cut back in late autumn.

Propagation

Propagate by division or root cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years