About

Anemone Ruffled Swan ('Macane007' PBR) is a clump-forming perennial that reaches a height of 80 cm. Its foliage consists of mid-green, toothed leaves that are divided into three distinct lobes. From summer through autumn, it produces white, semi-double blooms featuring a pale blue underside and a yellow central disc, all supported by tall, branched stems.

About the genus

Anemone consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their fibrous, rhizomatous, or tuberous root systems. The leaves are palmately lobed, and the flowers typically take the form of saucers, each usually featuring five petals.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, contact may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

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
Pruning
Cut back old stems after flowering has finished
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm, caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews