Beautiful rich scarlet red flowers with a star shaped yellow eye. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula x pubescens ‘The General’ (2)
Beautiful rich scarlet red flowers with a star shaped yellow eye.
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | x pubescens |
| Varietry | 'The General' (2) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | scarlet |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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