Anemone 'Wild Swan'

The colour here on the back is beautiful.

lovely colouring

Thanks guys . . . it was the reverse colouring that made me want it (from Elizabeth MacGregor's Nursery). You can imagine my delight at seeing it flower for the first time :))

:-)))

So pretty,Sheila..:o)

Thanks Bloomer, yes, it's lovely, isn't it?!

It is indeed. The purple veining is beautiful.

Sheila - I collected mine from Hardy's last week. They suggested removing the flowers this year to ensure the plant gets established for its first winter

Thank you Tuesdaybear.

OMG Andrew - I couldn't! Come to think, mine might have had their first winter (I bought two) . . . they were sent to me in April this year, quite mature looking, and the other has buds. Glad you've got one too :)

Not one - three (but then I do have a larger garden)

How lovely! No wonder it was plant of the year!

I wonder if it flowers for as long as they claim? I really really want this and MacGregors are sending me a catalogue. I do like a catalogue to settle down with although I always order online lol:-)

Beautiful...this is definitely going to find a home in my garden eventually!

Thanks Mel, Ba and Karen :))) How long do they claim it flowers for, Ba?

Very lovely!

Forever Sheila ...well a jolly long time:-))

Thanks - it's producing more buds at a good rate :))

I think it flowers all season:-)

Woohoo :)))

Just checked ...from May until November frosts!!! Double woohoo :-))