Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Bells'
Pasque Flower
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- Large, bell-shaped, bright crimson red flowers with yellow stamens bloom in early spring
- Attractive seed pods persist into summer
- Fern-like green foliage, Clump-forming habit
- Great for beds, borders and containers
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Low Maintenance
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential. Consistent moisture is beneficial in hot summer climates. Choose planting site carefully as they dislike disturbance.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10 in
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Pulsatilla
Common Name: Pasque Flower
Large, showy flowers in a variety of colors on short stems with golden yellow stamens bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by ornamental, plume-like seed heads in clusters. Fern-like, silky green foliage. They may self-seed, dormant in summer.