Overview
Pulsatilla red-flowered is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulsatilla, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pulsatilla red-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, alpine bed, gravel garden and patio and container plants.
About
Pulsatilla red-flowered is a clump-forming cultivar of the herbaceous perennial genus Pulsatilla, known for its finely divided foliage and distinctive hairy, bell- or cup-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits exposed or sheltered sites with south, east, or west-facing aspects. Pulsatilla red-flowered is ideal for rock gardens, alpine beds, gravel gardens, and containers, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed sown as soon as ripe or by root cuttings in winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulsatilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Pulsatilla red-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Alpine bed, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pulsatilla red-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed sown as soon as ripe, Root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Slugs may eat the flowers
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pulsatilla red-flowered?
Pulsatilla red-flowered prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Pulsatilla red-flowered need?
Pulsatilla red-flowered is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pulsatilla red-flowered hardy in the UK?
Pulsatilla red-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Pulsatilla red-flowered?
Seed sown as soon as ripe, Root cuttings in winter.
More in the Pulsatilla genus
- Pulsatilla alba
- Pulsatilla alpinaalpine anemone
- Pulsatilla koreana
- Pulsatilla montanamountain pasqueflower
- Pulsatilla patens subsp. flavescens
- Pulsatilla violacea
- Pulsatilla vulgarispasqueflower
- Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Pulsar White'