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ILLICIUM
Commonly known as Anise
Genus of about 40 species of aromatic, evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland in southeastern Asia, southeastern USA and the West Indies.
They are grown ornamentally for their unusual flowers and woody fruits.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenAromatic shrubs
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Full sunshelter from cold drying winds. -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their thick, glossy leaves, unusual, many-tepalled flowers and woody, star-shaped fruits. I. anisatum (Japanese anise) is highly TOXIC and should not be ingested. The star anise of Chinese 5-spice is I. verum (Chinese anise).
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSoutheastern Asia, southeastern USA, West Indies. -
Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
Illicium Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ILLICIUM
ILLICIUM anisatum
Japanese anise
dark glossy green leaves and pungent creamy star-shaped yellowish-green flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each
ILLICIUM floridanum
Florida anise, Purple anise
oval leathery leaves and maroon-purple flowers. A rare but spectacular plant
Gift-wrapping available
£22.00 each
ILLICIUM henryi
Anise
bright rose coloured flowers and glossy leathery leaves. A rare species
ILLICIUM oligandrum
Anise
small yellowish star-shaped flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
ILLICIUM philippinense
Anise
white, pink-tinged flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
