Alpine Snowbell. A choice alpine with rounded dark green leaves. Pretty funnel-shaped violet-blue flowers, with fringed petals in early spring. Max Height 8cm to 12cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Soldanella alpina
A choice alpine with rounded dark green leaves. Pretty funnel-shaped violet-blue flowers, with fringed petals in early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Soldanella |
|---|---|
| Species | alpina |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Alpine Snowbell |
| Flower Colour | blue, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 8cm, 12cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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