Pretty symmetrical heads of lilac pink flowers. Dark green leathery leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula glaucescens (2)
Pretty symmetrical heads of lilac pink flowers. Dark green leathery leaves.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | glaucescens |
Varietry | (2) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Light, Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
Propagation | Division |
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