Glaucidium palmatum
palmate glaucidium
a rhizomatous perennial to 45cm in height, forming a clump of broad, deeply lobed, light green leaves to 20cm in width; solitary, terminal, pale lavender flowers 6-8cm in width
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Glaucidium are slow-growing, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with rounded, palmately-lobed leaves and large, poppy-like mauve or white flowers in late spring and early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & N Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a humus rich, leafy soil with protection from cold drying winds. Dislikes high temperatures and thrives in cool, moist climates
Propagation
Propagate by seed by seed sown in spring in containers in an open cold frame or by careful division of mature clumps in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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