Alpine Snowbell. Delicate funnel shaped pure white flowers attractively held high above a rosette of rounded leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Soldanella carpatica ‘Alba’
Delicate funnel shaped pure white flowers attractively held high above a rosette of rounded leaves
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Soldanella |
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Species | carpatica |
Varietry | 'Alba' |
Common Name | Alpine Snowbell |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile, Acidic |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
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, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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