About
This alpine perennial with feathery leaves coated in silver hairs. The flowers come ia range of colours from white, through pink and red to blue and purple, in spring.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
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 usesGravel garden, Rock garden
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