How to Care for Pulsatilla koreana (Korean pasqueflower)

Korean name: 할미꽃

Korean pasqueflower is a spring wildflower found in mountainous areas and low hills. It features soft hairy round leaves and fragrant purple flowers, growing about 20 to 40 cm tall. Although mainly wild, it can be cultivated at home with moderate care.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: patience, waiting, sorrow
• Traits: wildflower, native plant, spring flower, cold hardy
• Also known as: Korean pasqueflower

Care Guide

• Light: Adaptable from partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water adequately when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Pulsatilla koreana?

Water adequately when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Pulsatilla koreana?

It likes Adaptable from partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers fertile, well-drained soil..

Is Pulsatilla koreana safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Pulsatilla koreana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..