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.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Soldanella |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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