Alpine Snowbell. Delicate purplish-blue fringed 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 cyanaster
Delicate purplish-blue fringed flowers attractively held high above a rosette of rounded leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Soldanella |
|---|---|
| Species | cyanaster |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Alpine Snowbell |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| 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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