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Soldanella villosa | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Soldanella villosa

Soldanella villosa

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Soldanella
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, evergreen alpine perennial with circular, mid-green leaves. In spring, nodding, bell-shaped fringed purple flowers are produced on hairy stems above the leaves

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

AcidNeutral

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 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 susceptible to aphids

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