Rich purple flat saucer shaped flowers with a dusting of farina on the edges. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula marginata ‘Beamish’ (2)
Rich purple flat saucer shaped flowers with a dusting of farina on the edges.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | marginata |
| Varietry | 'Beamish' (2) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, 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, Rock garden, Scree, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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