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Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' (White pasqueflower)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba'
Other names
White pasqueflower, Anemone pulsatilla 'Alba'
Genus
Pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Variety or Cultivar
'Alba' _ 'Alba' forms clumps of divided leaves and pure white flowers.
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Can cause stomach irritation if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
General care
Pruning
Leave faded flowers as seedheads.
Propagation methods
Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' (White pasqueflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Resents being disturbance and can be hard to establish at first.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba'
Other names
White pasqueflower, Anemone pulsatilla 'Alba'
Genus
Pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Variety or Cultivar
'Alba' _ 'Alba' forms clumps of divided leaves and pure white flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Can cause stomach irritation if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Leave faded flowers as seedheads.
Propagation methods
Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' (White pasqueflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Resents being disturbance and can be hard to establish at first.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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