Pretty rich rose pink small salver form shaped flowers. Soft hairy leaves. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula cortusoides (7)
Pretty rich rose pink small salver form shaped flowers. Soft hairy leaves
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
---|---|
Species | cortusoides |
Varietry | (7) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, 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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