Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Dark Red Shades (Pinwheel Series)

RHS Plant Profile

pasqueflower [Pinwheel Dark Red Shades]

RHS / Joanna Kossak

Herbaceous Perennial Alpine Rockery

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Chalk, 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 Chalk Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or 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): H5

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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