Anemone 'Ruffled Swan'
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Anemone 'Ruffled Swan'
- The only swan you can ruffle without fear of a broken arm, this anemone is a must-have for any shaded woodland-style or rustic cottage garden
- From bluish buds, the ruffled, semi-double flowers open up to display linen white petals (with a pale blue reverse) and lemon yellow stamens, closing into nodding, bell-shaped blooms as evening rolls around
- If you're looking to improve your garden's pollinator presence, then this variety is a seriously solid pick
- We love seeing anemones like 'Ruffled Swan' underplanted in the dappled shade of a garden tree (alongside other woodland favourites like bluebells and primroses)
- Bred by Elizabeth MacGregor at her nursery in Scotland, 'Ruffled Swan' is a variation on 'Wild Swan', which won Plant of the Year at the 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In other words, you know this plant has pedigree!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' can be grown in 30 cm pots, providing elegant late summer flowers in temperatures around 20°C.
How big does it get?
Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Anemone 'Ruffled Swan' holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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