Pulsatilla vulgaris subsp. grandis
greater pasqueflower
A perennial to 20cm, producing a dense cluster of purple flowers up to 9cm across with a large boss of golden stamens, in early spring, followed by silky seedheads. The leaves emerge after the flowers and are very finely divided and covered in silky, silvery hairs
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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 | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
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
- Can cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after 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
Correct
- Plant range
- C Europe, Ukraine
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
Propagation
Propagate by seed or take root cuttings in the winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Slugs may eat the flowers
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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