Overview
Anemone leveillei is a columnar upright, clump forming bulbs in the genus Anemone, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anemone leveillei grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildflower meadow. It is native to Central China.
About
Anemone leveillei is a perennial plant characterized by its finely divided, softly pubescent leaves that create a low, mounded shape. From this foliage rise graceful stems that support delicate white flowers, tinged with lilac on the reverse, each featuring a prominent cluster of dark purple anthers at the center.
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
Best soil and position for Anemone
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Anemone leveillei size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright, 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, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Central China
- Toxicity
- Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anemone leveillei
- Cultivation
- A woodland dweller, sutiable to mass plant in fertile, humus rich soil, but can grow in most cultivated soil, in semi-shade or full sun. Spreads rapidly once established. Avoid winter wet, dislikes being moved around.
- Pruning
- Cut back in late autumn
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars and slugs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Anemone leveillei?
A woodland dweller, sutiable to mass plant in fertile, humus rich soil, but can grow in most cultivated soil, in semi-shade or full sun. Spreads rapidly once established. Avoid winter wet, dislikes being moved around.
Where is the best place to plant Anemone leveillei?
Anemone leveillei prefers partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Anemone leveillei need?
Anemone leveillei is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Anemone leveillei?
Cut back in late autumn.
How big does Anemone leveillei grow?
Anemone leveillei reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Anemone leveillei hardy in the UK?
Anemone leveillei has a UK hardiness rating of H4.
How do I propagate Anemone leveillei?
Propagate by division.
Is Anemone leveillei toxic?
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.