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Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Dark Red Shades (Pinwheel Series) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Dark Red Shades (Pinwheel Series)

Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Dark Red Shades (Pinwheel Series)

Genus: Pulsatilla
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous perennial with green, finely dissected basal leaves which have a silky texture to them when young. Dark red, velvety flowers with contrasting yellow centres appear during March and April

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamClaySandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun; suitable for rock garden, scree or alpine bed. Resents disturbance and can be hard to establish Pests

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or take root cuttings in the winter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs eating the flowers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerCottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryBog GardenOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years