Overview

Soldanella pusilla alba is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Soldanella, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Soldanella pusilla alba grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Soldanella pusilla alba is a cultivar of the Soldanella genus, which comprises compact, evergreen perennials with rosettes of rounded foliage and clusters of drooping, fringed, bell-shaped flowers in purple or white. This clump-forming cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in moist but well-drained, fertile soil such as loam or sand with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. Soldanella pusilla alba is ideal for rock gardens, patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, with interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Soldanella

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Soldanella pusilla alba size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Soldanella pusilla alba

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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