dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings'

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Red Wings' is a clump-forming perennial with a basal rosette of soft, pale green leaves. In late spring and early summer produces small clusters of dark pink flowers with swept back petals on strong, upright stems

dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings'

Scientific classification

Species
dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings' (Dodecatheon pulchellum 'Red Wings')
Genus
Dodecatheon
Family
Primulaceae
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Toxicity
Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings'

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Quick identification of dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings'

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dark-throat shooting star 'Red Wings' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Growing

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

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