About
Anemone leveillei is a perennial with deeply divided softly hairy foliage forming a low mound over which elegant branching stems of dainty lilac-backed white flowers are borne, each with a central cluster of deep purple anthers.
About the genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native toCentral China
ToxicityIngestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationA 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.
PruningCut back in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to caterpillars and slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew