Fairy Primrose. A pretty flowering plant with dainty pink, lilac or reddish flowers with a yellow eye. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers February to April. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Primula malacoides
A pretty flowering plant with dainty pink, lilac or reddish flowers with a yellow eye
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | malacoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fairy Primrose |
| Flower Colour | pink, lilac, red, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Slugs and snails, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
| Propagation | Seed |
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