Pretty clear blue funnel shaped frilly flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | marginata |
Varietry | 'Caerulea' (2) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue |
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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