'Dreaming Swan' Japanese Anemone
Perennial
- Long-blooming perennial, flowers summer through fall.
- Large, white semi-double flowers with purple reverse.
- Attracts bees & butterflies. An amazing cut flower!
- Zones 4-10, sun- part sun, 2-3’ x 1-2’ wide at maturity.
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Description
It’s long-blooming, easy to grow, and an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings. As other perennials begin to fade, they rise up with tall, graceful stems and silky, luminous blooms. Loved by pollinators, conveniently ignored by deer and rabbits, Japanese anemone is hard working in the garden. Easy to grow, well-behaved, and endlessly versatile, they shine in the landscape, containers, and even fresh-cut arrangements.
Details
Patent #: PP27384
Common name: Japanese Anemone
Zone: 4-10
Sun exposure: Sun, part sun
Height x width: 2-3’ x 1-2’
Flower color: White, purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer and fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Rain gardens, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Border plant, mass planting, container plantings, cut flower, cottage garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun). They can be grown in full sun in cool climates as long as the soil stays moist. Warmer climates should grow them in part sun, where they receive shade in the afternoon.
Water: Average moisture; tolerates drought once established. Do not overwater.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply a rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Apply an extra layer of mulch in the fall to prevent frost heaving.
Maintenance & pruning: Routinely deadhead to encourage more blooms. Plants may slowly spread by rhizomes, which can be easily transplanted to new areas if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.