Pretty rich pink flowers with a yellow eye in early spring look very effective against the young bronze foliage. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers February to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula clarkei (11)
Pretty rich pink flowers with a yellow eye in early spring look very effective against the young bronze foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | clarkei |
| Varietry | (11) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | brown, green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Alpine house, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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