![]() ![]() This is a sure sign of an easy to grow plant. Watered or not, through cold or wet winters then dry or overcast summers, it survived. It was neglected and whilst many of the other plants around it failed, it never gave up. I have a dianthus, of an unknown name, which thrived in an alpine trough whilst my children were very young. Aspect: Sun or part shade Colour palette: Pink, white, violet, purple and yellow Primula denticulata copes with moist soils. Stick to marginata, denticulata or some of the simple alpine auriculas for your first foray into alpine primulas.įlowering time: Spring Soil: Any free draining. The leaves of many primula gain a white flowery substance on their surface called ‘farina’ which adds to their delicate appeal.īeginners beware, most primulas are easy to grow but some, such as the allioni group, detest winter wet and need growing in an alpine frame or house. A hybrid of Primula marginata called ‘Linda Pope’ is especially attractive. They look charming growing in a trough or alpine bed. I have seen these growing happily in tiny rock crannies. Many described primulas as the plant that first got them hooked on alpines.Īt first sight, Primula marginata with its greyish leaves edged in silver, looks so dainty that I assumed they must be tricky to grow. Posting on the Alpine Garden Society’s Members Facebook Group I was surprised how many members recommended these for beginners. ‘Pinwheel Blue Violet’ is a dark purple form. ‘Rubra’ has a deep red flower.įlowering time: Mid spring Soil: Any Aspect: Any Colour palette: Violet, purple, white, yellow and red Many suppliers also sell named cultivars in varying shades which have performed very well in my new rock garden this spring. Pulsatilla vulgaris in its native form is the colour of parma violet sweets. I have tried growing them in pots but they definitely grow stronger for me when planted in the ground. This is where beginners should start too as it takes a few years for seed grown plants to reach flowering size. I have had best success with plants bought from specialist suppliers or my local garden centre. Its common name name relates to its flowering time – in or around Easter – but a large clump will throw up flower spikes over a 3-4 week flowering period. However, it is the violet anemone-like flowers that really delight. ![]() Pasque flowers have feathery, hairy foliage providing longer seasonal interest, dying down each winter. Pulsatillas are also good-tempered and long-lived in a garden border, rock garden or raised bed. If you’re looking for a flower to give you a thrill in spring each year, look no further than the pasque flower. ![]()
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