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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Pulsatilla halleri subsp. slavica
  • RHS AGM

Slovak pasqueflower

P. halleri subsp. slavica is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 20cm, with deeply dissected, woolly basal leaves and erect deep violet-purple flowers 5-8cm wide, followed by silky fruiting heads

Synonyms
Pulsatilla slavica
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Green
Summer Green Grey Silver
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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 wash hands after 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

Correct

Plant range
W Carpathians

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 seed sown in pots in an open frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by taking root cuttings in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
Pruning

Leave faded flowers as seedheads are an attractive feature

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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