Pretty purplish-pink saver form shaped flowers with a white bordered yellow eye. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers January to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula gracilipes (21)
Pretty purplish-pink saver form shaped flowers with a white bordered yellow eye
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | gracilipes |
| Varietry | (21) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Provide overhead protection in winter |
| Border | Alpine house, 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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