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Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Blaue Glocke'
1 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Large violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers • Silky, finely divided foliage • Attractive feathery seed heads • Ideal for sunny borders and rock gardens
Overview
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Blaue Glocke', commonly known as Pasque Flower, is a charming spring-flowering perennial valued for its large, nodding violet-blue blooms and soft, silky foliage. The flowers appear in early to mid-spring before the finely divided leaves have fully developed, creating a striking display that signals the arrival of the gardening season.
After flowering, the plant produces distinctive silky seed heads that provide lasting ornamental interest well into summer. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, gravel gardens, alpine beds and the front of sunny borders.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Blaue Glocke' |
| Common Name | Pasque Flower |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, clump-forming |
| Foliage | Finely divided, soft green leaves, deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Violet-blue |
| Flowering Season | Early to mid-spring |
| Seasonal Interest | Silky ornamental seed heads after flowering |
| Mature Height | 20 – 30 cm |
| Mature Spread | 20 – 30 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in a sunny, open position where it can enjoy plenty of light. Once established, it prefers to remain undisturbed, making it well suited to permanent planting in borders and rockeries.
Watering
Water regularly while establishing. Established plants are relatively tolerant of short dry periods but perform best in well-drained soil that does not remain wet through winter.
Soil
Grow in fertile, free-draining soil. Avoid heavy, poorly drained ground, particularly during winter, as excessive moisture can damage the crown.
Pruning
Remove faded flowers if seed heads are not required, although the silky seed heads are highly ornamental and often left in place for added interest. Cut back old foliage in late winter before fresh growth appears.
Perfect For
- Rock and alpine gardens
- Gravel gardens
- Front of sunny borders
- Cottage gardens
- Pollinator-friendly planting
Wildlife
The early flowers provide a valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects emerging in spring.
Why We Love It
- Elegant violet-blue flowers appear early in the season.
- Decorative seed heads extend its ornamental value long after flowering.
- Compact habit is ideal for smaller gardens and rockeries.
- Combines beautifully with spring bulbs and other early-flowering perennials.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 1 litre nursery pot.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
Specifications & use
- Product type
- Herbaceous
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