How to grow Pasque Flower in the UK
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. UK native wildflower of chalk grassland. Slow to establish but long-lived. Don't move once happy. This guide covers when and how to sow Pasque Flower, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Moderate
Position
full sun (6+ hrs direct)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Pasque Flower
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant at the same depth as the pot
- Spacing
- 30–60 cm apart
- Sowing
- Plant container-grown stock spring or autumn; divide established clumps in spring
- Growing
- Water well the first season until established; mulch in spring
- Harvest & upkeep
- Cut back faded foliage in late autumn or early spring; divide every 3–4 years
- Watch for
- Slugs and snails on new shoots; otherwise robust
Companion planting for Pasque Flower
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Pasque Flower FAQs
How much sun does Pasque Flower need?
Pasque Flower prefers full sun (6+ hrs direct).
Is Pasque Flower easy to grow?
Moderate. UK native wildflower of chalk grassland. Slow to establish but long-lived. Don't move once happy.