Stunning variety with circles of yellow, white, black and green radiating out through the beautiful salver form shaped flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula auricula hort. ‘Green Parrot’ (S)
Stunning variety with circles of yellow, white, black and green radiating out through the beautiful salver form shaped flowers
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | auricula |
Varietry | hort. 'Green Parrot' (S) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | black, green, white, yellow |
Soil | Fertile, Light |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering, Provide overhead protection in winter |
Border | Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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