About
Pulsatilla rubra, the red pasqueflower, is a clump-forming perennial to 20 cm with silky-hairy leaves much divided into linear lobes and solitary, nodding, bell-shaped, dusky-red flowers 6�8 cm wide in spring, followed by ornamental, silky, feathery seedheads. A beautiful and distinctive pasqueflower for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Pulsatilla, the pasqueflowers, are herbaceous perennials forming clumps of finely dissected, hairy leaves and producing solitary, bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers in spring followed by silky, feathery-plumed seedheads. Grown in sunny, well-drained positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationPulsatillas thrive in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Winter wet is to be avoided. Once established they dislike being moved
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe. Basal or root cuttings may be possible, but are challenging
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free