An alpine primula with evergreen rosettes of rounded mid-green leaves and clusters of deep purple flowers with a white eye in spring. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula auricula hort. ‘Argus’
An alpine primula with evergreen rosettes of rounded mid-green leaves and clusters of deep purple flowers with a white eye in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | auricula |
| Varietry | hort. 'Argus' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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