About
Paraquilegia are tufted, alpine perennials with finely divided, often grey or blue-green, fern-like leaves and solitary, cup-shaped flowers in blue, purple or white with golden nectaries and yellow anthers. Charming rock garden plants for a sunny, very well-drained, alpine position.
About the genus
Paraquilegia are tufted alpine perennials with finely divided, often blue-green, fern-like leaves and solitary, cup-shaped flowers in blue, purple or white. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens and alpine houses.
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.