Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Blue Violet Shades (Pinwheel Series)
pasqueflower [Pinwheel Blue Violet Shades]
A low-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with green, softly hairy dissected foliage. Dark purple upward-facing, pointed flowers with yellow centres appear from March to April
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Pulsatilla are herbaceous perennials forming clumps of finely dissected leaves, with solitary, hairy bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers followed by silky-plumed seed-heads
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. It resents root disturbance and may be difficult to establish, so plant when small and leave undisturbed. Can also be grown in pots in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by taking root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Leave faded flowers as seedheads are an attractive feature
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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