Double Primrose. An attractive fun variety with dark red double flowers speckled white. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers March to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula ‘Freckles’ (D.Prim)
An attractive fun variety with dark red double flowers speckled white.
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Freckles' (D.Prim) |
| Common Name | Double Primrose |
| Flower Colour | red, white |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| 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 |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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