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PULSATILLA
Commonly known as Meadow anemone, Pasque flower
MAR-APR
Genus of 36 species of clump-forming, deciduous perennials found mainly in short turf and alpine meadows in Eurasia and North America.
The rare native is found on calcareous grassy slopes and old earthworks, mainly in the Cotswolds.
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DeciduousFinely divided, pinnate, light-green leaves 8-20cm (3-8in) long comprising 7-9 leaflets, very hairy when young.
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Height10 - 20cm (4-8in)
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Spread20cm (8in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Produces upright or semi-pendent, silky-hairy flowers 4-9cm (1½-3½in) across.
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowUK native of dry, chalky grassland.Medicinal propertiesUsed to treat respiratory and digestive problems and to beat spasmodic coughing in asthmaPests & DiseasesSlugs and snails with young growthPlace of originU.K., Western France to Ukraine
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilRequires protection from excessive winter wet.
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Pulsatilla vulgaris - Growing Guide
10 - 20cm (4-8in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50