About
An alpine perennial with feathery leaves coated in silver hairs. Deep purple, usually 7-petalled, flowers have a golden centre in late spring/early summer.
About the genus
Pulsatilla are herbaceous perennials forming clumps of finely dissected leaves, with solitary, hairy bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers followed by silky-plumed seed-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden
Native toAsia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in good light.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by root cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free