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Pulsatilla vulgaris Rubra

Pasque Flower

  • »  Gorgeous, bell-shaped, 6-8 cm, red flowers with golden stamens
  • »  Early spring fuzzy buds nod down then flowers face the sun
  • »  Once blooms finish, plum-like seed heads are also ornamental
  • »  They will seed themselves, then go dormant for the summer
  • »  Deep green mound of foliage; silky hairs cover leaves and stems
  • »  Suitable for rock gardens or the front of perennial borders

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:2-8
  • Height:20-30 cm
  • Spread:20-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red

Picture courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. Ltd

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Low Maintenance
• Naturalizing
• Rock Garden
• Spring Bloomer
Critter Resistance
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Spring
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra'

Pulsatillas are at home in a rock garden setting, or a site where it can receive excellent drainage. Once established they are very drought tolerant. Do not cut back the interesting fluffy seeds heads as they imnpart a unique look in the garden.