A very pretty variety with good heads of well formed flowers. Avoid getting over wet in winter. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula Harlow Carr Hybrids (4)
A very pretty variety with good heads of well formed flowers. Avoid getting over wet in winter
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | |
Varietry | Harlow Carr Hybrids (4) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
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, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
Propagation | Division |
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