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Herbaceous Perennial
Pulsatilla vulgaris subsp. grandis 'Papageno'
pasqueflower 'Papageno'
An alpine perennial with feathery leaves coated in silver hairs. Mauve, double-petalled flowers have a golden centre in spring
Synonyms
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Dissecta'Pulsatilla vulgaris fringed purple flowers
see morePulsatilla vulgaris subsp. grandis f. dissecta
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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | |||
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
- 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.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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