Anemone leveillei
"Japanese windflower"
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Description
Anemone leveillei produces flowers in spring and summer. It is a gorgeous windflower that looks wonderful when planted in big, naturalised groups, ideally on a good, moist soil. It forms a low, softly hairy mound of deeply serrated, rough or slightly hairy leaves. In late spring and early summer this foliage is topped with elegant, pinky lilac-backed white flowers that have a central cluster of dusky purple-blue anthers. These flowers are nectar- and pollen-rich, making Anemone leveillei one of the best species for attracting bees!
In terms of lighting requirement, Anemone leveillei is widely tolerant of anything from full sun to deep shade – but dappled shade will almost certainly give best results. It’s a perfect plant for growing in a woodland border, and it combines beautifully with Hostas and ferns – but it really is stunning when planted in large groups.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Anemone leveillei
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Flower colour
White, purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
10 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Woodland gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Anemone leveillei roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Japanese windflower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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