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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical 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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