Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra

Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra
pasque flower

SIZE/TYPE	low perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.2-0.3m
USUAL WIDTH	0.2-0.3m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	red
BLOOMING TIME	April - May
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	4 (down to -34°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials

Pasque flower is a perennial that is becoming less and less common in our countryside, though it belongs there. Rubra is a selection with reddish flowers. They are bell-shaped, nodding when young, and turning towards the sun as the mature and open up revealing centres with profusion of rich yellow stamens. Leaves are fern-like, very hairy, fresh green.

Pasque flower is losing its natural habitats as it very sensitive to adverse changes of ecosystem. It has practically vanished from the Dutch countryside totally. It grows in sunny, rather dry meadows, and will like the same conditions when cultivated in the garden. Grow it in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or very little shade. It is said to grow better in alkaline soil but tests proved it is not fussy about soil pH. All parts of the plants may cause severe discomfort if eaten. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 27-01-2013

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