Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Dark Red Shades (Pinwheel Series)
pasqueflower [Pinwheel Dark Red Shades]
A clump-forming deciduous perennial with green, finely dissected basal leaves which have a silky texture to them when young. Dark red, velvety flowers with contrasting yellow centres appear during March and April
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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, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- May 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 very well-drained soil in full sun; suitable for rock garden, scree or alpine bed. Resents disturbance and can be hard to establish Pests
Propagation
Propagate by seed or take root cuttings in the winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs eating the flowers
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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