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alpine snowbell

Soldanella alpina

Genus: Soldanella
Family: Primulaceae
Common Names: alpine soldanella, blue moonwort, jewel of the Alps

About this plant

S. alpina is a perennial with leathery, rounded leaves and umbels of nodding purple to violet flowers 1.5cm in length in early spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun with some midday shade. Suitable for rock garden, alpine house or peat bed. Protect from excessive winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years