About
A graceful fern, reaching 30-90cm, with finely divided green fronds. It produces elegant foliage.
About the genus
Paraquilegia are tufted alpine perennials with fern-like, often grey or blue-green divided leaves and solitary, short-stalked cup-shaped flowers. Flowers appear in late spring to early summer and can be shades of blue, purple or white with golden nectaries and yellow anthers.
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade
PruningRemove old fronds in spring
PropagationDivide or spores
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceFoliar disease rare