Shooting Stars,American Cowslip. A charming perennial with clumps of soft pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of deep magenta-pink flowers with swept-back petals. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to April. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dodecatheon pulchellum ssp. pulchellum ‘Red Wings’
A charming perennial with clumps of soft pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of deep magenta-pink flowers with swept-back petals.
Additional information
| Generic | Dodecatheon |
|---|---|
| Species | pulchellum |
| Varietry | ssp. pulchellum 'Red Wings' |
| Common Name | Shooting Stars, American Cowslip |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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