Description
| Pulsatilla albana ‘Lutea’ is a choice and highly sought-after alpine perennial native to the mountain slopes of the Caucasus, cherished by collectors for its rare, softly colored blooms. It produces exquisite, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of dusky pale-yellow during mid to late spring, which eventually mature into spectacular, fluffy, plumed seed heads. The foliage is deeply dissected and feathery, emerging covered in fine, silvery hairs that give the tidy basal mound a softly glowing, highly textural appeal. Preferring sharply drained, gritty soil in full sun, this prized alpine treasure requires good drainage to protect its crown from winter wet, thriving beautifully in raised scree gardens, sand beds, or specialized alpine troughs. It possesses a deep taproot and deeply resents being moved once established; because of this, growing this rarity from seed is highly rewarding, as sowing fresh seed directly into deep plugs ensures minimal root disturbance and yields a truly unique, jewel-like addition to the rockery. |
