Pulsatilla vulgaris is suitable for growing in rock gardens or shaded areas, and are long lived plants once established.
It is closely related to anemones,and originates from European mountainous regions.
Plants grow to about 300mm (12") high, and spreads to around 400-500mm (16"-18") making it a good ground cover plant.
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The pale to deep purple flowers appear in April/May (Pasque = Easter) the leaves develop as the flowers fade.
The seedheads tend to last for a long time.
Cultivation;
Week 25-28; Collect & sow fresh seeds in trays containing seed compost and place in a cold frame to germinate.
Alternatively; wait until Week 10-12 to sow, and germinate at a temperature of 18°- 20°C (64°- 68°F)
Week 33 ;( 18-20) Prick out the seedlings when large enough to handle, and over-winter them in a cold frame.
Pot up into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost when the new growth appears in spring.
Grow on in a cold frame until planting out time the following year.
Ensure that they never go short of water.
Week 35; Plant out in an open, sunny, or semi-shaded position in soil that is well drained, and contains plenty
of humus.
