Anemone leveillei
Anemone leveillei is a perennial with deeply divided softly hairy foliage forming a low mound over which elegant branching stems of delicate lilac-backed white flowers are borne, each with a central cluster of deep purple anthers.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, and skin contact may cause irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Central China
How to grow
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.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew
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