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Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra (Red pasqueflower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra
Other names
Red pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra'
Genus
Pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Species
P. vulgaris var. rubra - P. vulgaris var. rubra is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with finely-divided, pinnate, light green leaves, hairy when young, and, in mid-spring, bell-shaped, upright to nodding, hairy, magenta to wine-red flowers followed by silky seed heads.
Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Can cause stomach irritation if eaten.
Flower
Maroon, Magenta in Spring
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
General care
Pruning
If desired, deadhead to prolong flowering or leave spent flowers for attractive seedheads.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra (Red pasqueflower) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Resents being disturbed 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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra
Other names
Red pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra'
Genus
Pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Species
P. vulgaris var. rubra - P. vulgaris var. rubra is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with finely-divided, pinnate, light green leaves, hairy when young, and, in mid-spring, bell-shaped, upright to nodding, hairy, magenta to wine-red flowers followed by silky seed heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Can cause stomach irritation if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Maroon, Magenta in Spring
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
If desired, deadhead to prolong flowering or leave spent flowers for attractive seedheads.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra (Red pasqueflower) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Resents being disturbed 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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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