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mountain tassel

Soldanella montana

Genus: Soldanella
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial with leathery, rounded green leaves. In early spring, nodding bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers appear on stems 30cm in height

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth 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 or alpine house. Protect from excessive winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed as soon as ripe in a cold frame. Divide in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryGravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

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