Overview
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include woodland gardens, underplanting of deciduous trees, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the Anemone genus, commonly known as windflowers, within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect, including north, south, east, or west-facing positions. This cultivar grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for woodland gardens, underplanting of deciduous trees, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About the genus
Anemone is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Plants of the genus are commonly called windflowers. They are native to the temperate and subtropical regions of all regions except Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Woodland gardens, underplanting of deciduous trees, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan'
- Propagation
- Division in early spring or autumn, root cuttings, seed sowing in containers in a cold frame when ripe, separate rhizomes in spring when foliage has died back
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan'?
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' need?
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' hardy in the UK?
Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Anemone decapetala 'Dreaming Swan'?
Division in early spring or autumn, root cuttings, seed sowing in containers in a cold frame when ripe, separate rhizomes in spring when foliage has died back.
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