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Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower)

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1 Litre

3+ plants

£28.00

£33.00

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6+ plants

Most popular!

£55.00

£65.00

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9+ plants 

£80.00

£95.00

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*Only includes new for 2026 varieties • to see a full list of included plants click here*

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Plant Description

Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) is a charming perennial featuring delicate, soft-white blooms atop slender stems, creating an airy, graceful effect in borders, rockeries, and containers. Perfect for partial shade and well-drained soil, it combines elegance with resilience, attracting bees and other pollinators. Low-maintenance and hardy, ‘Dreaming Swan’ offers long-lasting interest through late summer and autumn, adding movement and sophistication to mixed plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens.

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🌿 How to Care for Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower)

How do I prune Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower)?
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) should be left through the winter, as the dead wood protects them from frost. They can be pruned in early spring, and more vigorous varieties may be trimmed again around June.
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) can be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, whitefly, sage leafhoppers, and glasshouse red spider mites. Additionally, fungal issues like grey mould (Botrytis) can develop in cool and damp conditions, especially during overwintering.
Water Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) regularly during dry spells, particularly newly planted ones. Established hardy salvias are drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged hot periods. Avoid waterlogging, as it can cause root rot.
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) require light feeding in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Tender salvias benefit from fertilisation every 2–4 weeks during the growing season using a liquid feed for flowering plants. Over-fertilising should be avoided, as it can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Propagation of Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower)is prohibited without a licence
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) should be trimmed around April or May, a technique often called the “Chelsea Chop,” once new shoots start to appear. Cut back to the fresh growth, and continue deadheading throughout the season. Vigorous varieties can be pruned again in July to encourage bushier, greener plants rather than tall, woody stems. Salvias should not be cut back in autumn, as leaving the foliage intact helps protect the plant from frost.
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) moderately drought-tolerant once established, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. Tender salvias are less drought-tolerant and require more consistent watering.
Anemone rupicola ‘Dreaming Swan’ (Windflower) performs well in UK gardens if given full sun and free-draining soil. It’s hardy in most areas, flowers for months in summer and autumn, and suits borders or containers. Avoid winter wet and prune lightly in spring.

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