About

A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with upright healthy form. It bears attractive blooms.

About the genus

Glaucidium are slow-growing, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with rounded, palmately-lobed leaves and large, poppy-like mauve or white flowers in late spring and early summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible