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Pulsatilla, Pasque Flower 'Rubra'

Pulsatillavulgaris

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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pulsatilla (pul-sa-TIL-uh)
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Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Scottville, Michigan

Columbia, Missouri

Fargo, North Dakota

Vancouver, Washington

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jamie68
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

After the first time seeing this little guy bloom, I had to go buy a couple more!! Carefree, beautiful, and nicely enlarging clumps...ju...Read More

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stevenova
(Zone 8a) | April 2004 | positive

An excellent red flowered cultivar which though seed grown will produce a good selection of red forms of various petal width and quality,...Read More

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