Pulsatilla — 7 species

Botanical species in the genus Pulsatilla recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Pulsatilla cernua

Pulsatilla cernua

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus-rich gritty soil and a sunny position. Tolerant of alkaline soils. This species is closely related to P. dahurica.

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Pulsatilla chinensis

Pulsatilla chinensis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus-rich gritty soil and a sunny position. Tolerates alkaline soils. Plants are hardy to about -20°c.

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Pulsatilla dahurica

Pulsatilla dahurica

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus-rich gritty soil and a sunny position. Tolerant of alkaline soils. This species is closely related to P. cernua.

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Pulsatilla koreana

Pulsatilla koreana

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.

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Pulsatilla patens

Pulsatilla patens

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus-rich gritty soil and a sunny position. Lime tolerant. A very ornamental plant.

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Pulsatilla pratensis

Pulsatilla pratensis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus rich gritty soil in a sunny position. Tolerates alkaline soils. Prefers lime.

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Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Requires a well-drained humus rich gritty soil in a sunny position. Lime tolerant. Prefers lime.

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