Pulsatilla albana 'Lutea'
Albanian pasqueflower 'Lutea'
A small, clump-forming perennial to around 20cm high with divided, feathery foliage covered in silky hairs and from late spring into early summer, nodding, yellow, bell-shaped flowers to about 3cm long
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 | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–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
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in good light. Pulsatilla 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 as soon as it is ripe in containers in an open frame, or by root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage on young growth but generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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