Soldanella 'Spring Symphony'

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snowbell 'Spring Symphony'

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A clump-forming, evergreen perennial, making a low mound of rounded, 5cm across, dark green leaves. In early spring it produces flower stems to 30cm tall, each bearing 1-2 funnel-shaped, purple-blue flowers

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Soldanella are small, evergreen perennials with rosettes of rounded leaves, and umbels of nodding, fringed purple or white bell-shaped flowers
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, with some midday shade, or in partial shade in warm areas. Under glass, grow in shallow pans of equal parts ericaceous potting compost, leaf mould and grit

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free