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Soldanella montana
Mountain Snowbell
Primulaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
lavender
Flowering time
April - May
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
partial shade
Soil
humus-rich, well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
fairly hardy
Plant range
mountains in Europe
Soldanella, is a small genus in the primrose family, Primulaceae, native to mountain areas in Europe. They grow in moist meadows, woodlands and rocky mountainsides.
Propagation:
Division in spring after flowering.
Seed - sown in August - November.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and the stored outside until spring. When it starts to warm up it is moved to 15-20°C (60-68°F) until germination.
A compact alpine that grows best in well drained, moist soil.
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