Pulsatilla vulgaris Seeds
Pulsatilla vulgaris is a European native that blooms in early spring at the same time as daffodils. Also known as Anemone pulsatilla. Hardy in zones 4-8.
Sowing Pulsatilla vulgaris Seeds
Start seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun. Slow to germinate. Flowers and seeds are toxic.
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' ('Blaue Glocke')
25 seeds $3.50
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' is a cheerful sight in early spring. The 6-petalled, violet-purple flowers with gold stamens look like a child's crayon drawing of a flower. The gray-green foliage is attractive, as are the ripening seedheads.
Pulsatilla vulgaris looks great in rock gardens, along the edge of a path, or at the front of the border where the flowers can be admired up close.
height 12" width 12"
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Bells' ('Rote Glocke')
25 seeds $3.50
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Bells' has bright red flowers in March and April. It's a wonderful perennial to plant with your spring flowering bulbs. When the flowers are gone, they are replaced by showy seedheads.
This selection was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds. In Germany, it's called Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rote Glocke'.
height 12" width 12"