- Botanical Name
- Pulsatilla vulgaris
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 10-20cm x 10-20cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same depth as in the pot with roots spread just below soil surface, space 10-20cm apart.
- Soil
- Humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade, protect from hot afternoon sun.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Fully Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, then only if rainfall is low. Don’t forget it takes plants around four to six weeks for their roots to penetrate out into the surrounding soil where they can gain better access to nutrients and water, so you need to water regularly.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a well balanced fertiliser in spring if soils are poor.
- Flowering Time
- Spring
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers and foliage to tidy.
- Notes
- A nice cut flower. Seed heads remain ornamental.
