About
Soldanella alpina, the alpine snowbell, is a small, evergreen alpine perennial with leathery, rounded leaves and umbels of nodding, fringed, purple to violet bells 1.5 cm long in early spring � often pushing through snow. One of the most charming and rewarding alpine plants for a shaded, moist, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Soldanella are small, evergreen perennials producing rosettes of rounded leaves and umbels of nodding, fringed, purple or white bell-shaped flowers in early spring. Charming and rewarding alpine plants for a shaded, moist, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Patio and container plants
Native toPyrenees & Alps
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun with some midday shade. Suitable for rock garden or alpine house. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free