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Pulsatilla vugaris Rubra / 1L
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra'
Confirmed format: 1 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Rich wine-red to reddish-purple, bell-shaped spring flowers • Soft, finely divided green foliage • Decorative feathery seed heads after flowering • Early nectar source for pollinators
Overview
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra', commonly known as Red Pasque Flower, is a charming herbaceous perennial that brings colour to the garden in spring with its rich wine-red to reddish-purple, bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are covered in fine silky hairs and are held above soft, finely divided foliage. After flowering, the plant develops distinctive silky seed heads that remain ornamental for weeks, extending its season of interest.
Why We Love It
'Rubra' combines richly coloured spring flowers with delicate foliage and striking feathery seed heads. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it equally suitable for rockeries, alpine planting, and the front of sunny borders.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Red Pasque Flower |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Soft, finely divided green leaves |
| Flower Colour | Deep red to reddish-purple |
| Flower Form | Bell-shaped |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Growth Habit | Compact, clump-forming |
| Mature Height | Approximately 20 cm – 30 cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 20 cm – 30 cm |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Requires well-drained soil, preferably neutral to alkaline. Dislikes prolonged winter wet and performs particularly well in raised beds and rock gardens. |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing, then only during extended dry periods. |
| Care & Pruning | Avoid disturbing established plants as they develop deep root systems and resent transplanting. Remove old foliage in late winter if required. |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). Requires free-draining soil to protect against winter wet. |
Perfect For
- Rock gardens and alpine beds
- Sunny borders
- Patio containers
- Early spring pollinator gardens
Good to Know
- Resents transplanting once established due to its deep root system.
- Dislikes prolonged winter wet; thrives in well-drained conditions.
- Early spring flowers provide an important source of nectar and pollen for emerging pollinators.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 1 Litre pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Light Requirements | Full sun |
| Key Features | Silky deep red spring flowers followed by feathery seed heads |
Specifications & use
- Product type
- Herbaceous
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