Alpine Snowbell. Delicate, nodding lavender-blue, fringed flowers attractively held high above a rosette of kidney shaped leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Soldanella montana
Delicate, nodding lavender-blue, fringed flowers attractively held high above a rosette of kidney shaped leaves
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Soldanella |
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Species | montana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Alpine Snowbell |
Flower Colour | blue |
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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