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Soldanella 'Spring Symphony' (Alpine snowbell 'Spring Symphony')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Soldanella 'Spring Symphony'
Other names
Alpine snowbell 'Spring Symphony'
Genus
Soldanella Soldanella
Variety or Cultivar
'Spring Symphony' _ 'Spring Symphony' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with thick, leathery, rounded to heart-shaped, dark green leaves and, in early spring, erect, reddish-brown stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped, lilac to lilac-pink flowers with fringed petals.
Soldanella 'Spring Symphony' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Lilac, Lilac-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Soldanella 'Spring Symphony' (Alpine snowbell 'Spring Symphony') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but sharply-drained soil in full sun with midday shade. Plant in partial shade in warm areas. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in shallow pans in equal parts ericaceous compost, leaf mould and grit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Soldanella 'Spring Symphony'
Other names
Alpine snowbell 'Spring Symphony'
Genus
Soldanella Soldanella
Variety or Cultivar
'Spring Symphony' _ 'Spring Symphony' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with thick, leathery, rounded to heart-shaped, dark green leaves and, in early spring, erect, reddish-brown stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped, lilac to lilac-pink flowers with fringed petals.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Lilac, Lilac-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Soldanella 'Spring Symphony' (Alpine snowbell 'Spring Symphony') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but sharply-drained soil in full sun with midday shade. Plant in partial shade in warm areas. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in shallow pans in equal parts ericaceous compost, leaf mould and grit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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