Hugh round heads of sweetly smelling rich crimson-red flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula latifolia ‘Crimson Velvet’ (2)
Hugh round heads of sweetly smelling rich crimson-red flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | latifolia |
Varietry | 'Crimson Velvet' (2) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Light, Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
Propagation | Division |
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